gymnosophy
(noun) the doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditation
Source: WordNet® 3.1
gymnosophy (uncountable)
(historical) A philosophy and lifestyle based around the idea that nudity is a natural condition and should be widely acceptable in society.
Source: Wiktionary
Gym*nos"o*phy, n.
Definition: The doctrines of the Gymnosophists. Good.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 May 2025
(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
