torsades
plural of torsade
torsades (uncountable)
Abbreviation of torsades de pointes.
• assorted
Source: Wiktionary
Tor*sade", n. [F.]
Definition: A twisted cord; also, a molded or worked ornament of similar form.
The crown decked with torsades of pearls. Harper's Mag.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 November 2024
(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
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.
