Sinology
(noun) the study of Chinese history and language and culture
Source: WordNet® 3.1
sinology (uncountable)
(humanities) The study of the history, language and culture of China; Chinese studies.
Source: Wiktionary
Si*nol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. sinologie.]
Definition: That branch of systemized knowledge which treats of the Chinese, their language, literature, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 June 2025
(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
