In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GALLIAMBIC
Etymology
Adjective
galliambic (not comparable)
(poetry) Relating to a galliambus.
Source: Wiktionary
Gal`li*am"bic, a. Etym: [L. galliambus a song used by the priests of Cybele; Gallus (a name applied to these priests) + iambus] (Pros.)
Definition: Consisting of two iambic dimeters catalectic, the last of which lacks the final syllable; -- said of a kind of verse.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
3 May 2025
DESIRABLE
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
Coffee Trivia
