According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
CESTUSES
Noun
cestuses
plural of cestus
Source: Wiktionary
CESTUS
Ces"tus, n. Etym: [L. cestus girdle, Gr.
1. (Antiq.)
Definition: A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form.
Ces"tus, n. Etym: [L. caestus, and cestus.] (Antiq.)
Definition: A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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