There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
INQUISITOR
inquisitor, interrogator
(noun) a questioner who is excessively harsh
Inquisitor
(noun) an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
inquisitor (plural inquisitors)
A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.
An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.
Source: Wiktionary
In*quis"i*tor, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. inquisiteur. See Inquire.]
1. An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions. [R.] "Inquisitors are tatlers." Feltham.
2. (Law)
Definition: One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc. Mozley & W.
3. (R.C.Ch.)
Definition: A member of the Court of Inquisition.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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