Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.
SCROFULOUSLY
Etymology
Adverb
scrofulously (comparative more scrofulously, superlative most scrofulously)
morally degenerate; corrupt
Source: Wiktionary
SCROFULOUS
Scrof"u*lous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. scrofuleux.]
1. Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body.
2. Diseased or affected with scrofula. Scrofulous persons can never be duly nourished. Arbuthnot.
– Scorf"u*lous*ly, adv.
– Scrof"u*lous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PARSIMONIOUS
(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; āparsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulsesā; ālived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgenceā
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