helixes
plural of helix
helixes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of helix
Source: Wiktionary
He"lix, n.; pl. L. Helices, E. Helixes. Etym: [L. helix, Gr. volvere, and E. volute, voluble.]
1. (Geom.)
Definition: A nonplane curve whose tangents are all equally inclined to a given plane. The common helix is the curve formed by the thread of the ordinary screw. It is distinguished from the spiral, all the convolutions of which are in the plane.
2. (Arch.)
Definition: A caulicule or little volute under the abacus of the Corinthian capital.
3. (Anat.)
Definition: The incurved margin or rim of the external ear. See Illust. of Ear.
4. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of land snails, including a large number of species.
Note: The genus originally included nearly all shells, but is now greatly restricted. See Snail, Pulmonifera.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
