TERCINE

Ter"cine, n. Etym: [F., from L. tertius the third.] (Bot.)

Definition: A cellular layer derived from the nucleus of an ovule and surrounding the embryo sac. Cf. Quintine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 March 2025

STAND

(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.

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