Cariama, genus Cariama
(noun) the type genus of the Cariamidae comprising only the crested cariama
Source: WordNet® 3.1
cariama (plural cariamas)
Alternative form of seriema
• Aramaic, Macaria
Source: Wiktionary
Ça"ri*a"ma, n. Etym: [Native name.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A large, long-legged South American bird (Dicholophus cristatus) which preys upon snakes, etc. See Seriema.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 April 2024
(verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; “The fugue typifies Bach’s style of composition”
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.
