pieta
(noun) a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
pieta (plural pietas)
Alternative form of pietĂ
• Tapei
Source: Wiktionary
Pi*e*tĂ ", n. Etym: [It.] (Fine Arts)
Definition: A representation of the dead Christ, attended by the Virgin Mary or by holy women and angels. Mollett.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 April 2025
(noun) maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system; “in focus”; “out of focus”
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.
