ROUBLE

ruble, rouble

(noun) the basic unit of money in Russia

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rouble (plural roubles)

Alternative spelling of ruble

Source: Wiktionary


Rou"ble, n.

Definition: A coin. See Ruble.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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29 April 2024

SUBDUCTION

(noun) a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate


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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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