LATTERMATH

Etymology

Noun

lattermath (plural lattermaths)

(literally) The latter (i.e. second) mowing, a second crop of grass grown after the first was harvested

(figuratively) The later result or consequences; further developments

Synonyms

• aftermath

Source: Wiktionary


Lat"ter*math, n. Etym: [Cf. Aftermath.]

Definition: The latter, or second, mowing; the aftermath.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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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.

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