The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
AGARWOOD
Etymology
Noun
agarwood (uncountable)
Heartwood from Aquilaria trees infected with mold, which produces an aromatic resin in response to this attack.
Synonyms
• (Aquilaria heartwood): agalloch, agilawood, aloeswood, eaglewood, jinko, oud, gaharu
Source: Wiktionary
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