FIREBREAK

firebreak, fireguard

(noun) a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

firebreak (plural firebreaks)

An area cleared of all flammable material to prevent a fire from spreading across it.

Source: Wiktionary



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20 April 2025

SALAD

(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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