Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
PROVERBIALLY
proverbially
(adverb) in the manner of something that has become a byword; “this proverbially bitter plant, wormwood”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
proverbially (comparative more proverbially, superlative most proverbially)
In a manner that uses proverbs; in proverbs.
In a manner reminiscent of a proverb.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*ver"bi*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy.
PROVERBIAL
Pro*ver"bi*al, a. Etym: [L. proverbialis: cf. F. proverbial.]
1. Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial. In case of excesses, I take the German proverbial cure, by a hair of the same beast, to be the worst. Sir W. Temple.
2. Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb. "A proverbial obscurity." Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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