MOUSETAIL

Etymology

Noun

mousetail (plural mousetails)

Any plant of the genus Ivesia, in the rose family.

Any plant of the genus Myosurus, in the buttercup family.

Source: Wiktionary


Mouse"tail`, n. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of ranunculaceous plants (Myosurus), in which the prolonged receptacle is covered with imbricating achenes, and so resembles the tail of a mouse.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 April 2024

POLYGENIC

(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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