In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
eurythmy, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurhythmics
(noun) the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
Source: WordNet® 3.1
eurythmy (countable and uncountable, plural eurythmies)
The harmony of features and proportion in architecture.
Graceful body movements to the rhythm of spoken words and music.
(medicine) Healthy, normal beating of the pulse.
Source: Wiktionary
Eu"ryth*my, n. Etym: [L. eurythmia, Gr. eurythmie.]
1. (Fine Arts)
Definition: Just or harmonious proportion or movement, as in the composition of a poem, an edifice, a painting, or a statue.
2. (Med.)
Definition: Regularly of the pulse.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.