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.
BUCKAROO
vaquero, buckaroo, buckeroo
(noun) local names for a cowboy (‘vaquero’ is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and ‘buckaroo’ is used especially in California)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
buckaroo (plural buckaroos)
A cowboy; specifically, a working cowboy who generally does not partake in rodeos.
One who sports a distinctive buckaroo style of cowboy clothing, boots, and heritage.
A style of cowboy boot with a high and uniquely tapered heel.
A reckless, headstrong person.
(slang) A dollar; a buck.
Source: Wiktionary
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PUNGENCY
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