DRIMYS

Drimys, genus Drimys

(noun) shrubs and trees of southern hemisphere having aromatic foliage

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Dri"mys, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of magnoliaceous trees. Drimys aromatica furnishes Winter's bark.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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THEORETICAL

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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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