Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
SATYRIC
satyric, satyrical
(adjective) of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr; “this satyric old man pursues young girls”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
satyric (comparative more satyric, superlative most satyric)
Of or pertaining to a satyr.
Source: Wiktionary
Sa*tyr"ic, Sa*tyr"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. satyricus, Gr.
Definition: Of or pertaining to satyrs; burlesque; as, satyric tragedy. P. Cyc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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