OUPHE

Etymology

Noun

ouphe (plural ouphes)

(obsolete) A small, often mischievous sprite; a fairy; a goblin; an elf.

Source: Wiktionary


Ouphe, n. Etym: [See Auf.]

Definition: A fairy; a goblin; an elf. [Obs.] "Like urchins, ouphes, and fairies." Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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