The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
RAYLESS
rayless
(adjective) having no parts resembling rays; not having ray flowers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
rayless (not comparable)
Lacking rays
Lightless, gloomy
(botany) Lacking florets
Anagrams
• Salyers, Saylers, slayers
Source: Wiktionary
Ray"less, a.
Definition: Destitute of rays; hence, dark; not illuminated; blind; as, a rayless sky; rayless eyes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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INCORPORATE
(verb) include or contain; have as a component; “A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”; “The record contains many old songs from the 1930’s”
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