dorsum
(noun) the back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface (as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage or part); “the dorsum of the foot”
back, dorsum
(noun) the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; “his back was nicely tanned”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
dorsum (plural dorsa)
The back of the tongue, used for articulating dorsal consonants.
The top of the foot or the back of the hand.
(anatomy) The back or dorsal region on the surface of an animal.
(astrogeology) A ridge on a hill, or on the surface of a planet or moon.
(astronomy) Theta Capricorni, a star on the back of the Goat
• (back of an animal): back
• dromus, dumsor
Source: Wiktionary
Dor"sum, n. Etym: [L.]
1. The ridge of a hill.
2. (Anat.)
Definition: The back or dorsal region of an animal; the upper side of an appendage or part; as, the dorsum of the tongue.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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.
