“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
CHAPEAU
hat, chapeau, lid
(noun) headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
chapeau (plural chapeaus or chapeaux)
A hat.
(heraldry) A cap of maintenance.
The mass of grape solids that floats on the surface during the fermentation of wine.
In international law, introductory text appearing in a treaty that broadly defines its principles, objectives, and background.
Source: Wiktionary
Cha`peau", n.; pl. Chapeux. Etym: [F., fr. OF. chapel hat. See Chaplet.]
1. hat or covering for the head.
2. (Her.)
Definition: A cap of maintenance. See Maintenance. Chapeau bras ( Etym: [F. chapeau hat + bras arm], a hat so made that it can be compressed and carried under the arm without injury. Such hats were particularly worn on dress occasions by gentlemen in the 18th century. A chapeau bras is now worn in the United States army by general and staff officers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Word of the Day
16 April 2025
RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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