RAILBIRD

railbird

(noun) a fan of racing who watches races from the outer rail of the track

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

railbird (plural railbirds)

A rail or similar bird

(US, slang) A gambler; originally specifically a horseracing enthusiast

Source: Wiktionary



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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