There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
BROADLEAF
broadleaf, broad-leafed, broad-leaved
(adjective) having relatively broad rather than needlelike or scalelike leaves
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
broadleaf (not comparable)
Pertaining to trees with relatively broad, flat leaves as opposed to needles, or woodlands made up of such trees.
Used in the name of a plant or tree: having especially broad leaves.
Synonyms
• broad-leafed, broad-leaved
• latifoliate, latifolious
• wideleaf
Noun
broadleaf (plural broadleafs or broadleaves)
A tree (Terminalia latifolia, now Terminalia catappa) of Jamaica.
A type of tobacco having broad leaves, used for making cigars.
Synonyms
• (tree of Jamaica): almond tree, Indian almond, tropical almond, umbrella tree
Source: Wiktionary
Broad"leaf`, n. (Bot.)
Definition: A tree (Terminalia latifolia) of Jamaica, the wood of which is used for boards, scantling, shingles, etc; -- sometimes called the almond tree, from the shape of its fruit.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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INITIALISM
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