virent (comparative more virent, superlative most virent)
(obsolete) green; not withered
• Vinter, invert, ventri-
Source: Wiktionary
Vi"rent, a. Etym: [L. virens, p. pr. of virere to be green.]
Definition: Green; not withered. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
