exedra (plural exedras or exedrae)
(architecture) A semicircular recess, with stone benches, used as a place for discussion.
(by extension) A curved bench with a high back.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex"e*dra, n.; pl. Exedræ. Etym: [L., fr.Gr
1. (Class. Antiq.)
Definition: A room in a public building, furnished with seats.
2. (Arch.) (a) The projection of any part of a building in a rounded form. (b) Any out-of-door seat in stone, large enough for several persons; esp., one of curved form.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
