Otis, genus Otis
(noun) type genus of the Otididae: European bustard
Otis, Elisha Graves Otis
(noun) United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
O"tis, n. Etym: [L., a kind of bustard, Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of birds including the bustards.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 February 2025
(noun) (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body; “the tumor’s invasion of surrounding structures”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
