thymuses
plural of thymus
• mythuses
Source: Wiktionary
Thy"mus, a. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or designating, the thymus gland.
– n.
Definition: The thymus gland. Thymus gland, or Thymus body, a ductless gland in the throat, or in the neighboring region, of nearly all vertebrates. In man and other mammals it is the throat, or neck, sweetbread, which lies in the upper part of the thorax and lower part of the throat. It is largest in fetal and early life, and disappears or becomes rudimentary in the adult.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 May 2024
(noun) a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
