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.
JADELIKE
Etymology
Adjective
jadelike (comparative more jadelike, superlative most jadelike)
Resembling jade (the precious stone).
Source: Wiktionary
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4 June 2025
LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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