The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
ANDESITIC
Etymology
Adjective
andesitic (comparative more andesitic, superlative most andesitic)
(geology) Pertaining to, or composed of andesite
Anagrams
• Dianetics, actinides, diactines, dianetics, indicates
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SEARCHINGLY
(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”
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