The average annual yield from one coffee tree is the equivalent of 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of roasted coffee. It takes about 4,000 hand-picked green coffee beans to make a pound of coffee.
OBSERVANT
observant
(adjective) paying close attention especially to details
observant, law-abiding
(adjective) (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; “law-abiding citizens”; “observant of the speed limit”
observant, observing
(adjective) quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
observant (comparative more observant, superlative most observant)
Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
Antonyms
• nonobservant
• unobservant
Anagrams
• bevatrons, obversant
Noun
Observant (plural Observants)
A member of a Franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of St. Francis.
Synonyms
• Observantine
Anagrams
• bevatrons, obversant
Source: Wiktionary
Ob*serv"ant, a. Etym: [L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See Observe.]
1. Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits. Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd. Pope.
2. Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules. We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle. Sir K. Digby.
Ob*serv"ant, n.
1. One who observes forms and rules. [Obs.] Hooker.
2. A sycophantic servant. [Obs.] Silly ducking observants, That stretch their duties nicely. Shak.
3. (R.C.Ch.)
Definition: An Observantine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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