NONTRONITE

Non"tro*nite, n. Etym: [So called because found in the arrondissement of Notron, France.] (Min.)

Definition: A greenish yellow or green mineral, consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of iron.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

30 June 2024

CONCERN

(noun) a feeling of sympathy for someone or something; “She felt strong concern for those less fortunate”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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