RHINOTHECA

Etymology

Noun

rhinotheca

The horny covering of the upper part of a bird's beak

Source: Wiktionary


Rhi`no*the"ca, n.; pl. Rhinothecæ. Etym: [NL., from gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The sheath of the upper mandible of a bird.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

7 May 2025

RUNNER

(noun) a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents; “he sent a runner over with the contract”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

coffee icon