In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
DESPISAL
despisal, despising
(noun) a feeling of scornful hatred
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
despisal (countable and uncountable, plural despisals)
contempt; scornful hatred
Synonyms
• See also contempt
Source: Wiktionary
De*spis"al, n.
Definition: A despising; contempt. [R.] A despisal of religion. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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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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