gomphosis (plural gomphoses)
(anatomy) a type of fibrous, immovable joint such as the one between the teeth and the alveolar bone
Source: Wiktionary
Gom*pho"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. gomphose.] (Anat.)
Definition: A form of union or immovable articulation where a hard part is received into the cavity of a bone, as the teeth into the jaws.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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.