GRAVURE

gravure

(noun) the act of intaglio printing

gravure, photogravure, heliogravure

(noun) an intaglio print produced by gravure

gravure

(noun) a printing plate used in the process of gravure

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gravure (countable and uncountable, plural gravures)

(arts, printing) A type of intaglio printing process, in which an image is engraved onto a rotating copper cylinder.

(Japan) A style of Japanese softcore; glamour photography.

Anagrams

• verruga

Source: Wiktionary



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20 June 2025

MODEST

(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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