SURRA

Etymology

From a Marathi word, imitative of heavy breathing through the nostrils.

Noun

surra (uncountable)

A disease of vertebrate animals caused by protozoan trypanosomes, involving fever, weakness, and lethargy.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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