MORNINGGLORY

Morn"ing-glo`ry, n. (Bot.)

Definition: A climbing plant (Ipomoea purpurea) having handsome, funnel- shaped flowers, usually red, pink, purple, white, or variegated, sometimes pale blue. See Dextrorsal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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15 May 2025

PARSIMONIOUS

(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; ā€œparsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulsesā€; ā€œlived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgenceā€


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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