As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.
STIPULES
Noun
stipules
plural of stipule
Source: Wiktionary
STIPULE
Stip"ule, n. Etym: [L. stipula a stalk, stem, straw: cf. F. stipule. Cf. Stubble.] (Bot.)
Definition: An appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, usually somewhat resembling a small leaf in texture and appearance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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