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.
MICACEOUS
micaceous
(adjective) hydrous silicates of or relating to or resembling mica
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
micaceous (comparative more micaceous, superlative most micaceous)
Of, pertaining to, consisting of, containing or resembling mica.
(figuratively) sparkling; brilliant
Source: Wiktionary
Mi*ca"ceous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. micacé.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or containing, mica; splitting into laminæ or leaves like mica.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRAZY
(adjective) possessed by inordinate excitement; “the crowd went crazy”; “was crazy to try his new bicycle”
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