The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PALATIZE
Pal"a*tize, v. t.
Definition: To modify, as the tones of the voice, by means of the palate; as, to palatize a letter or sound.
– Pal`a*ti*za"tion, n. J. Peile.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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