Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
MERCURIALISM
Etymology
Noun
mercurialism (uncountable)
Chronic mercury poisoning.
Source: Wiktionary
Mer*cu"ri*al*ism, n. [Mercurial + -ism.] (Med.)
Definition: The morbid condition produced by the excessive use of mercury, or by exposure to its fumes, as in mining or smelting.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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