electropuncture (uncountable)
The use of subcutaneous electric shock to stimulate the muscles.
Source: Wiktionary
E*lec`tro-punc`ture, n. (Med.)
Definition: An operation that consists in inserting needless in the part affected, and connecting them with the poles of a galvanic apparatus.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 June 2025
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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.
