mentum
(noun) a projection below the mouth of certain mollusks that resembles a chin
chin, mentum
(noun) the protruding part of the lower jaw
mentum
(noun) a projection like a chin formed by the sepals and base of the column in some orchids
Source: WordNet® 3.1
mentum (plural menta)
(anatomy) The chin.
(malacology) A chin-like projection below the mouth of certain mollusks.
(zoology) The central part of the labium in insects.
(botany) A projection in front of the flower in some orchids.
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Source: Wiktionary
Men"tum, n. Etym: [L., chin.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The front median plate of the labium in insects. See Labium.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 May 2025
(noun) the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
