NILOMETER

Ni*lom"e*ter, n. Etym: [Gr. nilomètre.]

Definition: An instrument for measuring the rise of water in the Nile during its periodical flood.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 May 2024

PRESTIGE

(noun) a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; “he wanted to achieve power and prestige”


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Coffee Trivia

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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