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.
SPRINGIER
SPRINGY
springy
(adjective) (of movements) light and confidently active; “he walked away with a springy step”
bouncy, live, lively, resilient, springy
(adjective) elastic; rebounds readily; “clean bouncy hair”; “a lively tennis ball”; “as resilient as seasoned hickory”; “springy turf”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
springier
comparative form of springy
Anagrams
• reprising, respiring
Source: Wiktionary
SPRINGY
Spring"y, a. [Compar. Springier; superl. Springiest.] Etym: [From Spring.]
1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step. Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and springy. Sir W. Scott.
2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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