Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
LACTIMIDE
Lac*tim"ide, n. Etym: [Lactic + imide.] (Chem.)
Definition: A white, crystalline substance obtained as an anhydride of alanine, and regarded as an imido derivative of lactic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; “he wanted to achieve power and prestige”
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