volost (plural volosts)
(historical) A traditional administrative subdivision in Eastern Europe.
Source: Wiktionary
Vo"lost, n. [Russ. volost'.]
Definition: In the greater part of Russia, a division for local government consisting of a group of mirs, or village communities; a canton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
