Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
ANAMORPHOSIS
anamorphosis, anamorphism
(noun) a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
anamorphosis, anamorphism
(noun) the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
anamorphosis (plural anamorphoses)
A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
(biology) A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.
(mycology, lichenology) An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.
Source: Wiktionary
An`a*mor"pho*sis, n. Etym: [Gr.
1. (Persp.)
Definition: A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image.
2. (Biol.)
Definition: Same as Anamorphism, 2.
3. (Bot.)
Definition: A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HYDRAULIC
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
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