The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
MONDEGREEN
Etymology
Noun
mondegreen (plural mondegreens)
A form of error arising from mishearing a spoken or sung phrase. [from 1954]
Synonym: mishearing
(rare) A misunderstanding of a written or spoken phrase as a result of multiple definitions.
Source: Wiktionary
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(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
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