quintessential
(adjective) representing the perfect example of a class or quality
Source: WordNet® 3.1
quintessential (comparative more quintessential, superlative most quintessential)
Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); ultimate.
Source: Wiktionary
Quin`tes*sen"tial, a.
Definition: Of the nature of a quintessence; purest. "Quintessential extract of mediocrity." G. Eliot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 November 2024
(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”
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.
