The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PORITE
Po"rite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. porite. See Pore, n.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any coral of the genus Porites, or family Poritidæ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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