PTYXISES

PTYXIS

Ptyx"is, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: The way in which a leaf is sometimes folded in the bud.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

15 May 2024

INCURRING

(noun) acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable); “incurring debts is easier than paying them”


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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