siliquas
plural of siliqua
Source: Wiktionary
Sil"i*qua, n.; pl. Siliquæ. Etym: [L. See Silique.]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: Same as Silique.
2. A weight of four grains; a carat; -- a term used by jewelers, and refiners of gold.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 November 2024
(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
