Ganesh, Ganesa, Ganesha, Ganapati
(noun) Hindu god of wisdom or prophecy; the god who removes obstacles
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ga*ne"sa, n. (Hind. Myth.)
Definition: The Hindoo god of wisdom or prudence.
Note: He is represented as a short, fat, red-colored man, with a large belly and the head of an elephant. Balfour.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
