diaheliotropism (uncountable)
(botany) A tendency of leaves or other plant organs to have their dorsal surface facing towards the rays of light.
Source: Wiktionary
Di`a*he`li*ot"ro*pism, n. (Bot.)
Definition: A tendency of leaves or other organs of plants to have their dorsal surface faced towards the rays of light.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 May 2025
(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
