caatinga (plural caatingas)
A sparse, thorny wooded area of northeastern Brazil containing drought-resistant trees.
Source: Wiktionary
Caa*tin"ga, n. [Tupi caa-tinga white forest.] (Phytogeography)
Definition: A forest composed of stunted trees and thorny bushes, found in areas of small rainfall in Brazil.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
