In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
WINDBLOWN
windblown
(adjective) used especially of trees; growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
windblown (comparative more windblown, superlative most windblown)
(of a tree) growing in a distorted shape produced by the prevailing winds.
(of seeds, leaves etc) dispersed by the wind.
(of a person) having disheveled hair blown about by the wind.
Source: Wiktionary
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ODONTOGLOSSUM
(noun) any of numerous and diverse orchids of the genus Odontoglossum having racemes of few to many showy usually large flowers in many colors
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