morion, cabasset
(noun) a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
Source: WordNet® 3.1
morion (plural morions)
(historical) A kind of open brimmed helmet used by footsoldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries, having no visor or bever. [from 16th c.]
morion (plural morions)
(mineral) A brown or black variety of quartz. [from 18th c.]
• Moroni, room in
Source: Wiktionary
Mo"ri*on, n. Etym: [F. morion, Sp. morrion; cf. Sp. morra the upper part of the head, morro anything that is round.]
Definition: A kind of open helmet, without visor or beaver, and somewhat resembling a hat. A battered morion on his brow. Sir W. Scott.
Mo"ri*on, n. Etym: [G.] (Min.)
Definition: A dark variety of smoky quartz.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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.
