HOMELIKE

homelike, homely, homey, homy

(adjective) having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable; “the homely everyday atmosphere”; “a homey little inn”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

homelike (comparative more homelike, superlative most homelike)

Having the comfortable characteristics of a home.

Source: Wiktionary


Home"like`, a.

Definition: Like a home; comfortable; cheerful; cozy; friendly.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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10 March 2025

FABLED

(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”


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Coffee Trivia

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.

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