EXCARNATION

Noun

excarnation (countable and uncountable, plural excarnations)

The act of removing flesh.

The burial practice of removing (or causing to be removed) the flesh and organs of the dead, leaving only the bones.

Source: Wiktionary


Ex`car*na"tion, n.

Definition: The act of depriving or divesting of flesh; excarnification; -- opposed to incarnation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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1 October 2024

CALPAC

(noun) a high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus


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Coffee Trivia

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.

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