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.
PARONYMOUSLY
Etymology
Adverb
paronymously (not comparable)
In a paronymous way.
Source: Wiktionary
PARONYMOUS
Pa*ron"y*mous, a. Etym: [Gr.
1. Having the same derivation; allied radically; conjugate; -- said of certain words, as man, mankind, manhood, etc.
2. Having a similar sound, but different orthography and different meaning; -- said of certain words, as al and awl; hair and hare, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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