MADELEINE

Etymology

Noun

madeleine (plural madeleines)

A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.

(figuratively) Something which brings back a memory; a source of nostalgia or evocative memories.

Etymology

Proper noun

Madeleine

A female given name from French.

Source: Wiktionary



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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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