The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
PASSIONATENESS
passion, passionateness
(noun) a strong feeling or emotion
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
passionateness (uncountable)
The condition of being passionate.
A passionate act.
Synonyms
• (being passionate): passion
Source: Wiktionary
Pas"sion*ate*ness, n.
Definition: The state or quality of being passionate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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