MYRISTIC

Etymology

Adjective

myristic (comparative more myristic, superlative most myristic)

(rare) Pertaining to nutmeg.

Source: Wiktionary


My*ris"tic, a. (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, the nutmeg (Myristica). Specifically, designating an acid found in nutmeg oil and otoba fat, and extracted as a white crystalline waxy substance.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.

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