In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REFLEXION
reflection, reflexion
(noun) the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material); “he studied his reflection in the mirror”
reflection, reflexion, reflectivity
(noun) the ability to reflect beams or rays
contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
(noun) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
observation, reflection, reflexion
(noun) a remark expressing careful consideration
expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion
(noun) expression without words; “tears are an expression of grief”; “the pulse is a reflection of the heart’s condition”
reflection, reflexion
(noun) the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
reflexion (countable and uncountable, plural reflexions)
Dated spelling of reflection.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*flex"ion (-flk"shn), n.
Definition: See Reflection. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
22 January 2025
MEGALITH
(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
Coffee Trivia
