HERDWICK

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse herdvyck, "sheep pasture".

Noun

Herdwick (plural Herdwicks)

A sheep of a Cumbrian breed prized for their robust health and durable wool.

Source: Wiktionary



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12 May 2024

RECALL

(verb) summon to return; “The ambassador was recalled to his country”; “The company called back many of the workers it had laid off during the recession”


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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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