In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
PUGILISTIC
pugilistic
(adjective) of or relating to pugilism or pugilists; “a pugilistic career”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
pugilistic (comparative more pugilistic, superlative most pugilistic)
in the manner of a pugilist
fighting with the fists
Source: Wiktionary
Pu`gil*is"tic, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to pugillism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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NAUSEATING
(adjective) causing or able to cause nausea; “a nauseating smell”; “nauseous offal”; “a sickening stench”
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