Zhou, Zhou dynasty, Chou, Chou dynasty, Chow, Chow dynasty
(noun) the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
Source: WordNet® 3.1
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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.
