JAMBEAU

greave, jambeau

(noun) armor plate that protects legs below the knee

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jambeau (plural jambeaux)

(obsolete) A piece of armour for the leg. [14th-16th c.]

Source: Wiktionary



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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