HOLOCENE

Holocene, Holocene epoch, Recent, Recent epoch

(noun) approximately the last 10,000 years

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

Holocene (not comparable)

(geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 11,000 years ago to the present; the age of man.

Proper noun

Holocene

(geology) The Holocene epoch.

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Word of the Day

29 June 2025

ADMIRABLE

(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; ā€œan estimable young professorā€; ā€œtrains ran with admirable precisionā€; ā€œhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā€


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetiĆØre consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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