synapsis
(noun) the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis
Source: WordNet® 3.1
synapsis (countable and uncountable, plural synapses)
The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.
Alternative form of synapse
Source: Wiktionary
8 June 2025
(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
