striving, nisus, pains, strain
(noun) an effortful attempt to attain a goal
Source: WordNet® 3.1
nisus
A mental or physical effort to attain a specific goal; a striving.
The periodic procreative desire manifested in the spring by birds, etc.
The contraction of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to evacuate faeces or urine.
• Sunis, sinus
Source: Wiktionary
Ni"sus, n. Etym: [L., fr. niti, p.p. nisus, to strive.]
Definition: A striving; an effort; a conatus. A nisus or energizing towards a presented object. Hickok.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 June 2025
(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
