cesti
plural of cestus
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Source: Wiktionary
Ces"tus, n. Etym: [L. cestus girdle, Gr.
1. (Antiq.)
Definition: A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form.
Ces"tus, n. Etym: [L. caestus, and cestus.] (Antiq.)
Definition: A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
