pucelle (plural pucelles)
(archaic) A girl, a maiden; a virgin (often with reference to Joan of Arc).
(obsolete) A prostitute, a slut.
Source: Wiktionary
Pu*celle", n. Etym: [F., fr. LL. pulicella, fr. L. pullus a young animal. See Pullet.]
Definition: A maid; a virgin. [Written also pucel.] [Obs.] Lady or pucelle, that wears mask or fan. B. Jonson. La Pucelle, the Maid of Orleans, Joan of Arc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 June 2025
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Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
