Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
MONKISH
monkish
(adjective) befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
monkish
Pertaining to, or resembling a monk or monasticism.
Tending to self-denial; ascetic.
Source: Wiktionary
Monk"ish, a.
Definition: Like a monk, or pertaining to monks; monastic; as, monkish manners; monkish dress; monkish solitude.
– Monk"ish*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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