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.
METEOROLOGIC
meteorologic, meteorological, meteoric
(adjective) of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions; “meteorological factors”; “meteorological chart”; “meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
meteorologic (not comparable)
Relating to meteorology; meteorological.
Synonyms
• meteorological
Source: Wiktionary
Me`te*or`o*log"ic, Me`te*or`o*log"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. météorologique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the atmosphere and its phenomena, or to meteorology. Meteorological table, Meteorological register, a table or register exhibiting the state of the air and its temperature, weight, dryness, moisture, motion, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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