CIRCADIAN

circadian

(adjective) of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals; “circadian rhythms”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

circadian (not comparable)

(biology) of, relating to, or showing rhythmic behaviour with a period of 24 hours; especially of a biological process

Synonyms

• diurnal (in its sense of "happening on a 24-hour cycle")

Anagrams

• cardician

Source: Wiktionary



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FRISK

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In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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