SEPHEN

Noun

sephen

(obsolete) A stingray of the Indian Ocean, valued for shagreen.

Anagrams

• phenes, sphene

Source: Wiktionary


Se"phen, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A large sting ray of the genus Trygon, especially T. sephen of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. The skin is an article of commerce.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

24 April 2024

DECIDE

(verb) reach, make, or come to a decision about something; “We finally decided after lengthy deliberations”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

coffee icon