Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.
SCURRILOUSLY
scurrilously
(adverb) in a scurrilously manner; “one paper scurrilously described how Edward was neglecting a bereaved mother to dance attendance on Wally”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
scurrilously (comparative more scurrilously, superlative most scurrilously)
In a scurrilous manner.
Source: Wiktionary
SCURRILOUS
Scur"ril*ous, a. Etym: [See Scurrile.]
1. Using the low and indecent language of the meaner sort of people, or such as only the license of buffoons can warrant; as, a scurrilous fellow.
2. Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular; as, scurrilous language. The absurd and scurrilous sermon which had very unwisely been honored with impeachment. Macaulay.
Syn.
– Opprobrious; abusive; reproachful; insulting; insolent; offensive; gross; vile; vulgar; low; foul; foul-mounthed; indecent; scurrile; mean.
– Scur"ril*ous*ly, adv.
– Scur"ril*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”
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