In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
HOLMES
Holmes, Arthur Holmes
(noun) English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)
Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes
(noun) United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)
Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
(noun) United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Possibly a combination of Holmes (the fictional detective) and a contraction of homeboy
Noun
holmes (plural not attested)
(slang) An informal term of address, like man or dude.
Etymology 2
See holme
Noun
holmes
plural of holme
Anagrams
• mohels
Proper noun
Holmes
A northern English surname, variant of Holme.
a Scottish habitational surname from the place near Dundonald.
Sherlock Holmes, fictional detective.
by extension, someone acting like, or showing the ability of Sherlock Holmes.
(rare) A male given name from surnames.
Anagrams
• mohels
Source: Wiktionary
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23 November 2024
THEORETICAL
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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