tampons
plural of tampon
• postman, topsman
Source: Wiktionary
Tam"pon, n. Etym: [F. See Tampion.] (Surg.)
Definition: A plug introduced into a natural or artificial cavity of the body in order to arrest hemorrhage, or for the application of medicine.
Tam"pon, v. t. (Surg.)
Definition: To plug with a tampon.
Tam"pon, n. Etym: [F. See Tampion.] (Surg.)
Definition: A plug introduced into a natural or artificial cavity of the body in order to arrest hemorrhage, or for the application of medicine.
Tam"pon, v. t. (Surg.)
Definition: To plug with a tampon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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.
