HEMEROCALLISES

Noun

hemerocallises

plural of hemerocallis

Source: Wiktionary


HEMEROCALLIS

Hem`e*ro*cal"lis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants, some species of which are cultivated for their beautiful flowers; day lily.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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