VEHM

Etymology

Proper noun

Vehm

(historical) A Westphalian "proto-vigilante" tribunal system during the Middle Ages.

Source: Wiktionary


Vehm, Vehme, n.; pl. Vehme (#). [See Vehmgericht.]

Definition: A vehmic court.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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20 May 2025

IDESIA

(noun) deciduous roundheaded Asiatic tree widely grown in mild climates as an ornamental for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow-green flowers followed by hanging clusters of fleshy orange-red berries


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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