Glass"-sponge`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A siliceous sponge, of the genus Hyalonema, and allied genera;
– so called from their glassy fibers or spicules; -- called also vitreous sponge. See Glass-rope, and Euplectella.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 May 2025
(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
