GRAUPEL

Etymology

Noun

graupel (countable and uncountable, plural graupels)

(uncountable) A precipitation that forms when supercooled droplets of water condense on a snowflake.

(countable) The result of this process, a small ball of rime.

Synonyms

• (countable): snow pellet

• (plural): snow pellets

• (uncountable): popcorn snow

Anagrams

• earplug, pergula, plaguer

Source: Wiktionary



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MALLET

(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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