There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
MAULSTICK
maulstick, mahlstick
(noun) a long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
maulstick (plural maulsticks)
(arts) A short stick with a pad on one end, used by a painter to steady their hand, and to prevent it from accidentally touching the painting.
Source: Wiktionary
Maul"-stick`, n. Etym: [G. malerstock; maler a painter + stock stick.]
Definition: A stick used by painters as a rest for the hand while working. [Written also mahl-stick.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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