CHOPSTICKS

Etymology

Originally called The Celebrated Chop Waltz, because of the chopping motion of the fingers on the keys.

Proper noun

Chopsticks

(music) A simple waltz, written in 1877 by Arthur de Lulli, that serves as a two-finger exercise for beginner piano players.

Noun

chopsticks

plural of chopstick

Source: Wiktionary


CHOPSTICK

Chop"stick", n.

Definition: One of two small sticks of wood, ivory, etc., used by the Chinese and Japanese to convey food to the mouth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.

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