leadening
present participle of leaden
Source: Wiktionary
Lead"en, a.
1. Made of lead; of the nature of lead; as, a leaden ball.
2. Like lead in color, etc. ; as, a leaden sky.
3. Heavy; dull; sluggish. "Leaden slumber." Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 March 2025
(noun) the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces)
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
