ilium
(noun) the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone
Troy, Ilion, Ilium
(noun) an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ilia
plural of ilium
• ali'i
Source: Wiktionary
Il"i*um, n. Etym: [See Ileum.] (Anat.)
Definition: The dorsal one of the three principal bones comprising either lateral half of the pelvis; the dorsal or upper part of the hip bone. See Innominate bone, under Innominate. [Written also ilion, and ileum.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
