Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.
PERISCOPIC
Etymology
Adjective
periscopic (not comparable)
Relating to periscopes and their use.
Synonyms
• periscopical
Source: Wiktionary
Per`i*scop"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. périscopique.]
Definition: Viewing all around, or on all sides. Periscopic spectacles (Opt.), spectacles having concavo-convex or convexo-concave lenses with a considerable curvature corresponding to that of the eye, to increase the distinctness of objects viewed obliquely.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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