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.
OROTUNDLY
Etymology
Adverb
orotundly (comparative more orotundly, superlative most orotundly)
In an orotund manner.
Source: Wiktionary
OROTUND
O"ro*tund`, a. Etym: [L. os, oris, the mouth + rotundus round, smooth.]
Definition: Characterized by fullness, clearness, strength, and smoothness; ringing and musical; -- said of the voice or manner of utterance.
– n.
Definition: The orotund voice or utterance Rush.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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