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.
PLENUM
plenum
(noun) an enclosed space in which the air pressure is higher than outside
plenum
(noun) a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present; “the plenum will vote on all tax increases”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
plenum (plural plenums or plena)
(physics) A space that is completely filled with matter.
(figuratively) A state of fullness, a great quantity (of something).
A legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present.
An enclosed space having greater than atmospheric pressure.
The space above a false ceiling used for cables, ducts etc.
(computing) A type of network cabling which satisfies plenum-ratings issued by the National Electrical Code. These cables produce less smoke and fumes in the event of fire.
Antonyms
• vacuum
Anagrams
• lumpen
Source: Wiktionary
Ple"num, n. Etym: [L., fr. plenus full.]
Definition: That state in which every part of space is supposed to be full of matter; -- opposed to vacuum. G. Francis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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APPROXIMATE
(adjective) not quite exact or correct; “the approximate time was 10 o’clock”; “a rough guess”; “a ballpark estimate”
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