FISHGIG

spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance

(noun) an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fishgig (plural fishgigs)

(fishing) Alternative spelling of fizgig

Source: Wiktionary


Fish"gig`, n.

Definition: A spear with barbed prongs used for harpooning fish. Knight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ENCYCLOPEDIA

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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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