“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
DETERMENT
determent, deterrence, intimidation
(noun) a communication that makes you afraid to try something
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
determent (countable and uncountable, plural determents)
The act of deterring; deterrence.
Source: Wiktionary
De*ter"ment, n. Etym: [From Deter.]
Definition: The act of deterring; also, that which deters. Boyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HYPERICISM
(noun) a severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John’s wort
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