In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DURABLE
durable, lasting, long-lasting, long-lived
(adjective) existing for a long time; “hopes for a durable peace”; “a long-lasting friendship”
durable, indestructible, perdurable, undestroyable
(adjective) very long lasting; “less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys”; “the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent”
durable, long-wearing
(adjective) capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay; “durable denim jeans”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
durable (comparative more durable, superlative most durable)
Able to resist wear, decay; lasting; enduring.
Synonyms
• permanent
Antonyms
• weak
• vulnerable
• transitory
Noun
durable (plural durables)
(economics) A durable thing, one useful over more than one period, especially a year.
Antonyms
• nondurable
Anagrams
• delubra
Source: Wiktionary
Du"ra*ble, a. Etym: [L. durabilis, fr. durare to last: cf. F. durable. See Dure.]
Definition: Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon; enduring; as, durable cloth; durable happiness. Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. Prov. viii. 18. An interest which from its object and grounds must be so durable. De Quincey.
Syn.
– Lasting; permanent; enduring; firm; stable; continuing; constant; persistent. See Lasting.
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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