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.
HEMPEN
hempen, fibrous
(adjective) having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
hempen (not comparable)
(dated) Made of hemp
Related to hempen ropes, i.e, to hanging as capital punishment.
Source: Wiktionary
Hemp"en, a.
1. Made of hemp; as, a hempen cord.
2. Like hemp. "Beat into a hempen state." Cook.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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