The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
allyl, allyl group, allyl radical
(noun) the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene
Source: WordNet® 3.1
allyl (plural allyls)
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical, CH2=CH-CH2-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.
• (organic radical): allyl group
• Lally, Lyall, lally
Source: Wiktionary
Al"lyl, n. Etym: [L. allium garlic + -yl.] (Chem.)
Definition: An organic radical, C3H5, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 June 2025
(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.