xeromorphic (comparative more xeromorphic, superlative most xeromorphic)
(biology) Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.
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22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
