sorbic (not comparable)
Of, or relating to the rowan tree (the sorb).
(chemistry) Of, or derived from sorbic acid.
• Brisco, cribos
Source: Wiktionary
Sor"bic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. sorbique. See Sorb.] (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or obtained from, the rowan tree, or sorb; specifically, designating an acid, C
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 June 2025
(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
