Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.
PAROXYSMAL
paroxysmal
(adjective) accompanied by or of the nature of paroxysms
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
paroxysmal (comparative more paroxysmal, superlative most paroxysmal)
Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms.
Source: Wiktionary
Par`ox*ys"mal, a.
Definition: Of the nature of a paroxysm; characterized or accompanied by paroxysms; as, a paroxysmal pain; paroxysmal temper.
– Par`ox*ys"mal*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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