CRATAEGUS

Crataegus, genus Crataegus

(noun) thorny shrubs and small trees: hawthorn; thorn; thorn apple

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Cra*tæ"gus (kr-t"gs), n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of small, hardy trees, including the hawthorn, much used for ornamental purposes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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14 November 2024

FRISK

(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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