Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
GOSHAWKS
Noun
goshawks
plural of goshawk
Source: Wiktionary
GOSHAWK
Gos"hawk`, n. Etym: [AS. g, lit., goosehawk; or Icel. gashaukr. See Goose, and Hawk the bird.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novæ-Hollandiæ) is pure white.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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