There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
GRIFFINS
Noun
griffins
plural of griffin
Source: Wiktionary
GRIFFIN
Grif"fin, n.
Definition: An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe. H. Kingsley.
Grif"fin, Grif"fon, n. Etym: [OE. griffin, griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to gryps, Gr.
1. (Myth.)
Definition: A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.
2. (Her.)
Definition: A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A species of large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor; - - called also gripe, and grype. It is supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir. [Written also gryphon.]
4. An English early apple.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
19 January 2025
ELOQUENCE
(noun) powerful and effective language; “his eloquence attracted a large congregation”; “fluency in spoken and written English is essential”; “his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police”
Coffee Trivia
