Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
POLEMICS
polemics
(noun) the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
polemics
plural of polemic
Noun
polemics (uncountable)
The art or practice of making arguments or controversies.
The refutation of errors in theological doctrine.
Anagrams
• clipsome, compiles, complies, simploce
Source: Wiktionary
Po*lem"ics, n. Etym: [Cf. F. polémique.]
Definition: The art or practice of disputation or controversy, especially on religious subjects; that branch of theological science which pertains to the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy.
POLEMIC
Po*lem"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. polémique.]
1. Of or pertaining to controversy; maintaining, or involving, controversy; controversial; disputative; as, a polemic discourse or essay; polemic theology.
2. Engaged in, or addicted to, polemics, or to controversy; disputations; as, a polemic writer. South.
Po*lem"ic, n.
1. One who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant. The sarcasms and invectives of the young polemic. Macaulay.
2. A polemic argument or controversy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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