Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
OBSERVANTLY
observantly, observingly
(adverb) in an observant manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
observantly (comparative more observantly, superlative most observantly)
In an observant manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ob*serv"ant*ly, adv.
Definition: In an observant manner.
OBSERVANT
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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