“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
CONSUMMATELY
Etymology
Adverb
consummately (comparative more consummately, superlative most consummately)
In a consummate manner
Source: Wiktionary
Con*sum"mate*ly, adv.
Definition: In a consummate manner; completely. T. Warton.
CONSUMMATE
Con*sum"mate, a. Etym: [L. consummatus, p.p. or consummare to accomplish, sum up; con- + summa sum. See Sum.]
Definition: Carried to the utmost extent or degree; of the highest quality; complete; perfect. "A man of perfect and consummate virtue." Addison. The little band held the post with consummate tenacity. Motley
Con"sum*mate, v. t. [imp & p. p. Consummated; p. pr & vb. n. Consummating.]
Definition: To bring to completion; to raise to the highest point or degree; to complete; to finish; to perfect; to achieve. To consummate this business happily. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SALTWORT
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
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