BRAINWAVE

insight, brainstorm, brainwave

(noun) the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

brainwave, brain wave, cortical potential

(noun) (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

brainwave (plural brainwaves)

Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram

A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm

Source: Wiktionary



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18 April 2025

GROIN

(noun) the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals


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Coffee Trivia

The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.

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