PLEADABLE

Etymology

Adjective

pleadable (comparative more pleadable, superlative most pleadable)

(legal) That may be pleaded

Source: Wiktionary


Plead"a*ble, a.

Definition: Capable of being pleaded; capable of being alleged in proof, defense, or vindication; as, a right or privilege pleadable at law. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ONCHOCERCIASIS

(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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