PILIFORM

Etymology

Adjective

piliform (comparative more piliform, superlative most piliform)

Resembling hair

Source: Wiktionary


Pil"i*form, a. Etym: [L. pilus hair + -form.] (Bot.)

Definition: Resembling hairs or down.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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