ericaceous (comparative more ericaceous, superlative most ericaceous)
(botany) Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
(especially of a plant) Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.
acidic, acid-based
• (acid-loving): calcifugal, calcifugous
Source: Wiktionary
Er`i*ca"ceous, a. (Bot.)
Definition: Belonging to the Heath family, or resembling plants of that family; consisting of heats.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 November 2024
(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
