“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
PROSIT
Etymology
Interjection
prosit
Toast to indicate one is drinking someone's, or each other's, health.
Anagrams
• ripost, tripos
Source: Wiktionary
Pro"sit, interj. [L., 3d pers. sing. subj. present of prodesse to do good; pro for + esse to be.]
Definition: Lit., may it do (you) good; -- a salutation used in well wishing, esp. among Germans, as in drinking healths.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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