Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
housekeepings
plural of housekeeping
Source: Wiktionary
House"keep`ing, n.
1. The state of being occupying a dwelling house as a householder.
2. Care of domestic concerns; management of a house and home affairs.
3. Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions. [Obs.] Tell me, softly and hastly, what's in the pantry Small housekeeping enough, said Phoebe. Sir W. Scott.
House"keep`ing, a.
Definition: Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.