ATARAXY

Etymology

Noun

ataraxy (uncountable)

Freedom from mental disturbance; imperturbability, dogged indifference.

(pharmacology, pharmacy) State of psychological calm and tranquility, absence of discomfort, or metabollical inactivity.

Source: Wiktionary


At`a*rax"i*a, At"a*rax`y, n. Etym: [NL. ataraxia, Gr.

Definition: Perfect peace of mind, or calmness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

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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Coffee Trivia

The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.

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