Polygonum, genus Polygonum
(noun) diverse genus of herbs or woody subshrubs of north temperate regions
Source: WordNet® 3.1
polygonum (plural polygonums)
(botany) Any of many plants, of the family Polygonaceae, embracing a large number of species, including bistort, knotweed, smartweed, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
Po*lyg"o*num, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of plants embracing a large number of species, including bistort, knotweed, smartweed, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 November 2024
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
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.
