LAMPASSE

Etymology 1

Noun

lampasse (plural lampasses)

A colored cloth stripe sewn along the outer seam of uniform trousers

Etymology 2

Noun

lampasse (countable and uncountable, plural lampasses)

(countable, uncountable) Alternative form of lampas (fabric)

(uncountable) Alternative form of lampas (inflammation)

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Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

1 June 2025

BACKFIRE

(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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