The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
UVEOUS
uveal, uveous
(adjective) of or relating to the uvea of the eye
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
uveous (not comparable)
(obsolete) Of, pertaining to, or resembling a grape or grapes.
Synonyms
• (of or pertaining to grapes): grapey
Etymology 2
Adjective
uveous (not comparable)
(obsolete) Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of the uvea; uveal.
Synonyms
• (of or pertaining to the uvea): uveal
Source: Wiktionary
U"ve*ous, a. Etym: [See Uvea.]
Definition: Resembling a grape.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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