MONKISH

monkish

(adjective) befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

monkish

Pertaining to, or resembling a monk or monasticism.

Tending to self-denial; ascetic.

Source: Wiktionary


Monk"ish, a.

Definition: Like a monk, or pertaining to monks; monastic; as, monkish manners; monkish dress; monkish solitude.

– Monk"ish*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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