cilium
(noun) a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms
eyelash, lash, cilium
(noun) any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
Source: WordNet® 3.1
cilium (plural cilia)
(botany) Hairs or similar protrusions along the margin of a plant organ.
(cytology) A hairlike organelle projecting from a eukaryotic cell (such as a unicellular organism or one cell of a multicelled organism). These structures serve either for locomotion by moving or as sensors.
(entomology) One of the fine hairs along an insect's wing.
Source: Wiktionary
Cil"i*um, n. Etym: [L., eyelid.]
Definition: See Cilia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 April 2024
(verb) hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty; “The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks”
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.
