phimosis
(noun) an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans
Source: WordNet® 3.1
phimosis (plural phimoses)
(medicine) A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.
Source: Wiktionary
Phi*mo"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: A condition of the penis in which the prepuce can not be drawn back so as to uncover the glans penis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
1 June 2025
(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”
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.
