Procyon, genus Procyon
(noun) the type genus of the family Procyonidae: raccoons
Procyon
(noun) the brightest star in Canis Minor
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pro"cy*on, n. Etym: [L., a constellation which rises before the Dog Star, Gr.
1. (Astron.)
Definition: a star of the first magnitude in the constellation Canis Minor, or the Little Dog.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of mammals including the raccoon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 April 2025
(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
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.
