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.
EROTIC
erotic, titillating
(adjective) giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
erotic
(noun) an erotic person
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
erotic (comparative more erotic, superlative most erotic)
Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
Synonyms: amatory, arousing, sensual, sexy
Noun
erotic (plural erotics)
An amorous composition or poem.
Anagrams
• ictero-, tercio
Source: Wiktionary
E*rot"ic, E*rot"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. Ă©rotique. See Eros.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the passion of love; treating of love; amatory.
E*rot"ic, n.
Definition: An amorous composition or poem.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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