DIOECIA

Di*oe"ci*a, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.

1. (Bot.)

Definition: A Linnæan class of plants having the stamens and pistils on different plants.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A subclass of gastropod mollusks in which the sexes are separate. It includes most of the large marine species, like the conchs, cones, and cowries.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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29 March 2024

FAULTFINDING

(adjective) tending to make moral judgments or judgments based on personal opinions; “a counselor tries not to be faultfinding”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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