Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
RECUMBENTLY
Etymology
Adverb
recumbently (not comparable)
In a recumbent manner; while lying down.
Source: Wiktionary
RECUMBENT
Re*cum"bent (-bet), a. Etym: [L. recumbens, -entis, p. pr. of recumbere. See Recumb, Incumbent.]
Definition: Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.
– Re*cum"bent*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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