gingiva, gum
(noun) the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
Source: WordNet® 3.1
gingiva (plural gingivae)
(anatomy) The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Source: Wiktionary
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
