Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
ANAMORPHOSIS
anamorphosis, anamorphism
(noun) a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
anamorphosis, anamorphism
(noun) the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
anamorphosis (plural anamorphoses)
A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
(biology) A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.
(mycology, lichenology) An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.
Source: Wiktionary
An`a*mor"pho*sis, n. Etym: [Gr.
1. (Persp.)
Definition: A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image.
2. (Biol.)
Definition: Same as Anamorphism, 2.
3. (Bot.)
Definition: A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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