HELLENISTIC

Hellenic, Hellenistic, Hellenistical

(adjective) relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Hel`le*nis"tic, Hel`le*nis"tic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. Hellénistique.]

Definition: Pertaining to the Hellenists. Hellenistic language, dialect, or idiom, the Greek spoken or used by the Jews who lived in countries where the Greek language prevailed; the Jewish-Greek dialect or idiom of the Septuagint.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ACETAMINOPHEN

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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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