“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
ALATERNUS
Al"a*tern, Al`a*ter"nus, n. Etym: [L. ala wing + terni three each.] (Bot.)
Definition: An ornamental evergreen shrub (Rhamnus alaternus) belonging to the buckthorns.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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