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.
masterstroke
(noun) an achievement demonstrating great skill or mastery
Source: WordNet® 3.1
masterstroke (plural masterstrokes)
An action which demonstrates great skill or artistry.
Source: Wiktionary
9 October 2024
(noun) a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; “it was heated to evaporate the volatiles”
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.