TESTACEOGRAPHY

Tes*ta`ce*og"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Testacea + -graphy: cf. F. testacéographie.]

Definition: The science which treats of testaceans, or shellfish; the description of shellfish. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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19 November 2024

SALTWORT

(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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