Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
desirous, wishful
(adjective) having or expressing desire for something; “desirous of high office”; “desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
desirous (comparative more desirous, superlative most desirous)
Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; eager to obtain
Synonyms: solicitous, covetous
• eurosids, siderous
Source: Wiktionary
De*sir"ous, a. Etym: [F. désireux, OF. desiros, fr. desir. See Desire, n.]
Definition: Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous. Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him. John xvi. 19. Be not desirous of his dainties. Prov. xxiii. 3.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 November 2024
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.