Tur"ban-shell`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A sea urchin when deprived of its spines; -- popularly so called from a fancied resemblance to a turban.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
1 December 2024
(adjective) promoting or enhancing well-being; “an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries”; “the beneficial effects of a temperate climate”; “the experience was good for her”
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.
