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.
TELUGU
Telugu
(noun) a Dravidian language spoken by the Telugu in southeastern India
Telugu
(noun) a member of the people in southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh) who speak the Telugu language
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Tel`u*gu", n.
1. A Darvidian language spoken in the northern parts of the Madras presidency. In extent of use it is the next language after Hindustani (in its various forms) and Bengali. [Spelt also Teloogoo.]
2. One of the people speaking the Telugu language.
Tel`u*gu", a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Telugu language, or the Telugus.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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