Paphian (not comparable)
(literary) Pertaining to love or sexual desire, especially when illicit. [from 16th c.]
Of or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus. [from 16th c.]
Paphian (plural Paphians)
(literary) A prostitute.
A resident of Paphos.
Source: Wiktionary
Pa"phi*an, a. Etym: [L. Paphius, Gr.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus, having a celebrated temple of Venus; hence, pertaining to Venus, or her rites.
Pa"phi*an
Definition: , n. A native or inhabitant of Paphos.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
