saltbox
(noun) a type of house built in New England; has two stories in front and one behind
Source: WordNet® 3.1
saltbox (plural saltboxes)
A box for keeping salt in.
A similar box formerly used as a percussion instrument in burlesque music.
(US) a distinctively shaped wooden frame house with two storeys at the front and one behind, characteristic of New England
A roof where one side slopes farther down than the other.
Source: Wiktionary
28 March 2025
(noun) a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
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.
