SUNSPOT

sunspot, macula

(noun) a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun’s photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sunspot (plural sunspots)

(astronomy) A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.

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RAMPION

(noun) bellflower of Europe and Asia and North Africa having bluish flowers and an edible tuberous root used with the leaves in salad


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Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.

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