In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AEROBIC
aerobic, aerophilic, aerophilous
(adjective) depending on free oxygen or air; “aerobic fermentation”
aerobic
(adjective) based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency; “aerobic dance”; “running is very aerobic”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
aerobic (not comparable)
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
Antonym: anaerobic
Of exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
Of or relating to aerobics.
Source: Wiktionary
A`Ă«r*o"bic, a. (Biol.)
Definition: Growing or thriving only in the presence of oxygen; also, pertaining to, or induced by, aërobies; as, aërobic fermentation. -- A`ër*o"bic*al*ly (#), adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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GREAT
(adjective) remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect; “a great crisis”; “had a great stake in the outcome”
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