PYKNIC

endomorphic, pyknic

(adjective) having a squat and fleshy build; “a pyknic practical joke”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

pyknic (comparative more pyknic, superlative most pyknic)

short and stout; endomorphic

Noun

pyknic (plural pyknics)

(anthropology) A short, thickset person characterised by thick neck, large abdomen and relatively short limbs; a endomorph.

Source: Wiktionary



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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.

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