Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
Av"id, a. Etym: [L. avidus, fr. av to long: cf. F. avide. See Avarice.]
Definition: Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy. "Avid of gold, yet greedier of renown." Southey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 May 2025
(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.