footstool, footrest, ottoman, tuffet
(noun) a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
ottoman, pouf, pouffe, puff, hassock
(noun) thick cushion used as a seat
Ottoman, Ottoman dynasty
(noun) the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I
Ottoman, Ottoman Turk, Osmanli
(noun) a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Oth"man, n. & a.
Definition: See Ottoman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 May 2025
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
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.
