Ra*chi"tis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. [Written also rhachitis.]
1. (Med.)
Definition: Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds. Henslow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
