CYNARRHODIUM

Cyn`ar*rho"di*um (sn`r-r"d-m), n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A fruit like that of the rose, consisting of a cup formed of the calyx tube and receptacle, and containing achenes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

21 September 2024

CONFORMITY

(noun) acting according to certain accepted standards; “their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices”


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Coffee Trivia

You can overdose on coffee if you drink about 30 cups in a brief period to get close to a lethal dosage of caffeine.

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