Ich`thy*or"nis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.)
Definition: An extinct genus of toothed birds found in the American Cretaceous formation. It is remarkable for having biconcave vertebræ, and sharp, conical teeth set in sockets. Its wings were well developed. It is the type of the order Odontotormæ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
30 April 2025
(noun) important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
