Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
DUTEOUSLY
Etymology
Adverb
duteously (comparative more duteously, superlative most duteously)
in a duteous manner
Source: Wiktionary
DUTEOUS
Du"te*ous, a. Etym: [From Duty.]
1. Fulfilling duty; dutiful; having the sentiments due to a superior, or to one to whom respect or service is owed; obedient; as, a duteous son or daughter.
2. Subservient; obsequious. Duteous to the vices of thy mistress. Shak.
– Du"te*ous*ly, adv.
– Du"te*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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