Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
GESTICULATION
gesticulation
(noun) a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
gesticulation (countable and uncountable, plural gesticulations)
The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs when speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
(dated) An odd or fanciful motion.
Anagrams
• unegotistical
Source: Wiktionary
Ges*tic`u*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. gesticulatio: cf. F. gesticulation.]
1. The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to express passion or enforce sentiments.
2. A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments. Macaulay.
3. Antic tricks or motions. B. Jonson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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