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.
FORMULARY
formulary
(adjective) of or relating to or of the nature of a formula
formulary, pharmacopeia
(noun) (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation; “postexposure prophylaxis is an integral part of the pharmacopeia in preventing severe disease after acute infections”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
formulary (plural formularies)
A list of formulas; a collection of set forms to be followed, especially in religious belief.
A pharmacopoeia or list of available drugs, particularly prescription drugs
(healthcare) A list of drugs, created by health insurers, hospitals, or prescription drug plans, that defines how costs for any drug are shared between patient and health care provider, typically broken down by tiers such as preferred generics with lowest copay, or preferred brand with higher copay, or non-preferred brand and not covered tiers with the highest cost to the patient.
An ancient or medieval collection of models for official writings.
A collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics.
Adjective
formulary (comparative more formulary, superlative most formulary)
Stated; prescribed; ritual.
Source: Wiktionary
For"mu*la*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. formulaire. See Formula.]
Definition: Stated; prescribed; ritual.
For"mu*la*ry, n.; pl. Formularies. Etym: [Cf. F. formulaire.]
1. A book containing stated and prescribed forms, as of oaths, declarations, prayers, medical formulaæ, etc.; a book of precedents.
2. Prescribed form or model; formula.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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