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.
MEROVINGIAN
Merovingian
(adjective) of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members
Merovingian, Merovingian dynasty
(noun) a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750
Merovingian
(noun) a member of the Merovingian dynasty
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Mer`o*vin"gi*an, a. Etym: [From Merovaeus, the Latin name of a king of the Franks.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the first Frankish dynasty in Gaul or France.
– n.
Definition: One of the kings of this dynasty.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HABIT
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