proverbial
(adjective) widely known and spoken of; “her proverbial lateness”; “the proverbial absentminded professor”; “your proverbial dizzy blonde”
proverbial
(adjective) of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb; “he kicked the proverbial bucket”; “the proverbial grasshopper”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
proverbial (comparative more proverbial, superlative most proverbial)
Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.
Not used in a literal sense, but as the subject of a well-known metaphor.
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.
proverbial (plural proverbials)
(euphemistic) Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase.
(euphemistic) The groin or the testicles.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*ver"bi*al, a. Etym: [L. proverbialis: cf. F. proverbial.]
1. Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial. In case of excesses, I take the German proverbial cure, by a hair of the same beast, to be the worst. Sir W. Temple.
2. Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb. "A proverbial obscurity." Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 September 2024
(noun) a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust
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.
