Proteles, genus Proteles
(noun) aardwolf
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pro"te*les, n. Etym: [NL.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A South Africa genus of Carnivora, allied to the hyenas, but smaller and having weaker jaws and teeth. It includes the aard-wolf.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
9 June 2024
(noun) an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
