Picus, genus Picus
(noun) type genus of Picidae
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pi"cus, n.; pl. Pici. Etym: [L., a woodpecker.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of woodpeckers, including some of the common American and European species.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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.
