GRECQUE

Etymology

Noun

grecque (plural grecques)

An ornament supposed to be of Greek origin, especially a fret or meander.

A vessel with a perforated bottom for making coffee without grounds.

Source: Wiktionary


Grecque (grĂŞk), n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: An ornament supposed to be of Greek origin, esp. a fret or meander,

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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