BOLIS

Bo"lis, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. missile, arrow, fr. to throw.]

Definition: A meteor or brilliant shooting star, followed by a train of light or sparks; esp. one which explodes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

20 April 2025

SALAD

(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens


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Coffee Trivia

The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.

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