Argive
(adjective) of or relating to the ancient Greek city of Argos or its people
Argive
(noun) a native or inhabitant of the city of Argos
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ar"give, a. Etym: [L. Argivus, fr. Argos, Argi.]
Definition: Of or performance to Argos, the capital of Argolis in Greece.
– n.
Definition: A native of Argos. Often used as a generic term, equivalent to Grecian or Greek.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
