SIPHONAL

Etymology

Adjective

siphonal (not comparable)

(zoology) Resembling or relating to a siphon.

Source: Wiktionary


Si"phon*al, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a siphon; resembling a siphon. Siphonal stomach (Zoöl.), a stomach which is tubular and bent back upon itself, like a siphon, as in the salmon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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3 February 2025

CRAZY

(adjective) possessed by inordinate excitement; “the crowd went crazy”; “was crazy to try his new bicycle”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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