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.
HUMUS
hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous
(noun) a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
humus
(noun) partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
humus (usually uncountable, plural humuses)
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms
Etymology 2
Noun
humus (uncountable)
Alternative spelling of hummus
Anagrams
• mu shu
Source: Wiktionary
Hu"mus, n. Etym: [L., the earth, ground, soil.]
Definition: That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils. Graham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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