ERIDANUS

Eridanus

(noun) a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Fornax and Cetus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


E*rid"a*nus, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Anat.)

Definition: A long, winding constellation extending southward from Taurus and containing the bright star Achernar.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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