SPRINGINESS

give, spring, springiness

(noun) the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

springiness (uncountable)

the property of being springy.

Synonyms: bounce, bounciness, elasticity, resilience, spring

Source: Wiktionary


Spring"i*ness, n.

Definition: The state or quality of being springly. Boyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SALTWORT

(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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