As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.
PHYSIOGNOMIC
Etymology
Adjective
physiognomic (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to physiognomy
Source: Wiktionary
Phys`i*og*nom"ic, Phys`i*og*nom"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. physiognomonique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to physiognomy; according with the principles of physiognomy.
– Phys`i*og*nom"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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