penitentials
plural of penitential
Source: Wiktionary
Pen`i*ten"tial, a. Etym: [Cf. F. pénitentiel.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears. "Penitential stripes." Cowper. Guilt that all the penitential fires of hereafter can not cleanse. Sir W. Scott.
Pen`i*ten"tial, n. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 November 2024
(noun) an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
