ORY

-o*ry. Etym: [L. -orius: cf. F. -oire.]

1. An adjective suffix meaning of or pertaining to, serving for; as in auditory, pertaining to or serving for hearing; prohibitory, amendatory, etc.

2. Etym: [L. -orium: cf. F. -oire.]

Definition: A noun suffix denoting that which pertains to, or serves for; as in ambulatory, that which serves for walking; consistory, factory, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ENEMA

(noun) an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes


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According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.

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