sax, saxophone
(noun) a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
Sax, Adolphe Sax
(noun) a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
SAX
(computing, Internet) Acronym of Simple API for XML.
• ASX, XAS
sax (plural saxes)
A slate-cutter's hammer; slate-ax.
(obsolete) A knife or sword; a dagger about 20 inches in length.
sax (third-person singular simple present saxes, present participle saxing, simple past and past participle saxed)
(transitive, Britain dialectal) To cut or slash with a sharp instrument; incise; scarify.
sax (plural saxes)
Clipping of saxophone.
• ASX, XAS
Sax (plural Saxes)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Sax is the 16958th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1676 individuals. Sax is most common among White (90.99%) individuals.
• ASX, XAS
Source: Wiktionary
Sax, n. Etym: [AS. seax a knife.]
Definition: A kind of chopping instrument for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 March 2025
(adjective) existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle; “an indwelling divinity”; “an indwelling goodness”
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.
