naevus (plural naevi)
(anatomy) A pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal area on the skin. Naevi may be congenital or acquired, and are always benign.
• birthmark
• longing mark
• mole
• mother's mark
• mother-spot
• naeve
• Uveans, unsave
Source: Wiktionary
Næ"vus, n.; pl.Nævi (-vi). Etym: [L.] (Med.)
Definition: A spot or mark on the skin of children when born; a birthmark;
– usually applied to vascular tumors, i. e., those consisting mainly of blood vessels, as dilated arteries, veins, or capillaries.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 January 2025
(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; “my left hand”; “left center field”; “the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream”
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.
