TIEBACK

pullback, tieback

(noun) a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back; “the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tieback (plural tiebacks)

A loop of cloth, cord, etc, which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side.

(journalism) A newspaper rewrite or short synopsis of the information presented in the original story. in order to refresh the memories of readers who saw the old story and to update new readers.

Source: Wiktionary



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HOST

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Coffee Trivia

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.

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