There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
PROTEUS
Proteus, genus Proteus
(noun) type genus of the Proteidae
Proteus
(noun) (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Proteus
(Greek god) A sea god who could change his shape at will.
(astronomy) The sixth satellite of the planet Neptune
Anagrams
• -pterous, Puertos, Stroupe, Troupes, petrous, posture, pourest, pouters, spouter, store up, troupes
Etymology
From the genus name.
Noun
proteus (plural protei)
Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
Anagrams
• -pterous, Puertos, Stroupe, Troupes, petrous, posture, pourest, pouters, spouter, store up, troupes
Source: Wiktionary
Pro"te*us, n. Etym: [L., Gr.
1. (Class. Myth.)
Definition: A sea god in the service of Neptune who assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily changes his appearance or principles.
2. (Zoöl.) (a) A genus of aquatic eel-shaped amphibians found in caves in Austria. They have permanent external gills as well as lungs. The eyes are small and the legs are weak. (b) A changeable protozoan; an amoeba.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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