Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.
PLATEAU
tableland, plateau
(noun) a relatively flat highland
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
plateau (plural plateaus or plateaux)
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
A comparatively stable level in something that varies.
(dated) An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.
(sports, broadcasting) A notable level of attainment or achievement.
Verb
plateau (third-person singular simple present plateaus, present participle plateauing, simple past and past participle plateaued)
(intransitive) To reach a stable level; to level off.
Source: Wiktionary
Pla*teau", n.; pl. F. Plateaux (F. , E. Plateaus. Etym: [F., fr. OF. platel, properly a little plate. See Plate.]
1. A flat surface; especially, a broad, level, elevated area of land; a table-land.
2. An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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