organum (countable and uncountable, plural organums or organa)
(music) A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong.
(archaic) A method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted.
Source: Wiktionary
Or"ga*non, Or"ga*num, n. Etym: [NL. organon, L. organum. See Organ.]
Definition: An organ or instrument; hence, a method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted; -- a term adopted from the Aristotelian writers by Lord Bacon, as the title ("Novum Organon") of part of his treatise on philosophical method. Sir. W. Hamilton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 December 2024
(noun) (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; “he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
