Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
LATCHSTRING
latchstring
(noun) opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
latchstring (plural latchstrings)
A string attached to a latch allowing it to be disengaged from the opposite side.
Source: Wiktionary
Latch"string`, n.
Definition: A string for raising the latch of a door by a person outside. It is fastened to the latch and passed through a hole above it in the door. To find the latchstring out, to meet with hospitality; to be welcome. (Intrusion is prevented by drawing in the latchstring.) [Colloq. U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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