Cerberus, hellhound
(noun) (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Cer"be*rus, n. Etym: [L. Cerberus (in sense 1), gr.
1. (Class. Myth.)
Definition: A monster, in the shape, of a three-headed dog, guarding the entrance into the infernal regions, Hence: Any vigilant custodian or guardian, esp. if surly.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of East Indian serpents, allied to the pythons; the bokadam.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 April 2024
(noun) (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
