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Few: The amount of sky cover for a cloud layer between 1/8th and 2/8ths, based on the summation layer amount for that layer.

Feverfew (Tanateum parsenium): Anti-inflammatory for arthritis, remedy for migraine headaches, relieves painful and slow menstrual flows, promotes relaxation, uterine stimulant.

Post-And-Beam: A basic building method that uses just a few hefty posts and beams to support an entire structure. Contrasts with stud framing.

Drop-Add: Once a student is registered in classes for a semester, they may begin to drop and add courses according to the rules of the institution. This usually happens during the first few weeks of a . . . View Full Definition

High Roast: Terms for coffee brought to degrees of roast somewhat darker than the traditional American norm, but lighter than the classic dark roast variously called espresso, French, or Italian. In the . . . View Full Definition

Acreage Limitation: With respect to commodity policy, acreage limitation might refer to planting constraints under an acreage reduction program, set-aside, or paid land diversion. In relation to water policy, i . . . View Full Definition

City Roast: Also Light French Roast, Viennese Roast, Light Espresso Roast, High Roast, and Full-City Roast. Terms for coffee brought to degrees of roast somewhat darker than the traditional American nor . . . View Full Definition

Light Espresso Roast: Terms for coffee brought to degrees of roast somewhat darker than the traditional American norm, but lighter than the classic dark roast variously called espresso, French, or Italian. In the . . . View Full Definition

X-Ray: A very high energy form of electromagnetic radiation (though not as high energy as gamma rays). X-rays typically have wavelengths from a few picometers up to 20 nanometers. X-rays easily pen . . . View Full Definition

Instant Taste: Reflects fewer of the organoleptic characteristics that typify home-brewed coffee.