“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
OPHTHALMOSCOPES
Noun
ophthalmoscopes
plural of ophthalmoscope
Source: Wiktionary
OPHTHALMOSCOPE
Oph*thal"mo*scope, n. Etym: [From Gr. -scope.] (Physiol.)
Definition: An instrument for viewing the interior of the eye, particularly the retina. Light is thrown into the eye by a mirror (usually concave) and the interior is then examined with or without the aid of a lens.
– Oph*thal`mo*scop"ic, a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
20 April 2025
SALAD
(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
Coffee Trivia
