Gibraltar, Rock of Gibraltar, Calpe
(noun) location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Gi*bral"tar, n.
1. A strongly fortified town on the south coast of Spain, held by the British since 1704; hence, an impregnable stronghold.
2. A kind of candy sweetmeat, or a piece of it; -- called, in full, Gibraltar rock.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 May 2025
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
