Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
INTERREX
Etymology
Noun
interrex (plural interrexes or interreges)
(history) An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
(history) An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor.
(figuratively) A similar interim ruler, CEO, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
In"ter*rex`, n.; pl. E. Interrexes, L. Interreges. Etym: [L., fr. inter between + rex king.]
Definition: An interregent, or a regent.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DETENTION
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
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