Feeding

Definition of appetizer

The etymology of aperitif takes us to the late Latin aperitīvus, which refers to that which shows a tendency to open. This word, in turn, derives from aperīre (translatable, precisely, as "to open"). As an adjective, appetizer qualifies the product that is used to whet the appetite (the desire or desire to eat). Of all […]

Definition of brandy

Aguardiente is a concept that is formed with two terms: water and burning. The idea of ​​water can refer to the liquid that lacks flavor, color and smell and that has molecules composed of one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms (H2O). The term can also refer to any liquid obtained by emulsion, […]

Definition of dill

Dill, also called aneldo, is an aromatic herb that is used as a condiment. The term comes from the Latin word anethŭlus, which is the diminutive of anēthum, in turn derived from the Greek ánēthon. This plant belongs to the family group of umbellifers and can reach a height of about eighty centimeters. It presents leaves that […]

Definition of grain

Almost twenty meanings of grain are recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. The term comes from the Latin word granum. The first meaning mentioned by the RAE refers to the fruits and seeds of certain plants. It is common for the concept to be used especially in the case of […]

Definition of bao

Bao is a term used in the navy. It comes from the French word bau, in turn derived from the Old French balc (which can be translated as “beam”). The bathrooms are elements that fulfill structural functions. These are pieces that support the covers and contribute to the support of the […]

Definition of blueberry

The blueberry is a plant that can reach a height of half a meter. It is part of the Ericaceae family group and is recognized for its fruits, which are also called blueberries. Like the rest of the Ericaceae, the blueberry has alternate leaves and flowers that are showy, in this case of […]

Definition of chicory

Chicory and chicory are the names given to a plant whose leaves are edible and which is also used to make infusions. The term comes from the Latin word cichorĭum, in turn derived from the Greek kichóreia. It is important to mention that the term chicory is used to refer to different vegetables. In general, […]

Definition of plum

The fruit of the plum tree is called plum. The term has its etymological origin in the Latin word cereŏla. The plum tree is a fruit tree that is part of the Rosaceae family group. It can reach a height of about seven meters, has pointed leaves with teeth and has white flowers. Characteristics […]

Definition of rye

With etymological origin in the Latin centēnum, in turn derived from centum (which translates as “one hundred”), rye is a term that refers to a plant from the family group of grasses. Its scientific name is Secale cereale. Similar to wheat, rye is usually grown for fodder or to use its grains. The specimens […]

Definition of cashew

The Greek word anakárdion came to low Latin as anacardus. That is the closest etymological antecedent of cashew, a term in our language that refers to different species of tropical trees. According to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), these trees share characteristics such as having edible fruit and flowers […]