There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
ROUGING
Verb
rouging
present participle of rouge
Anagrams
• roguing
Source: Wiktionary
ROUGE
Rouge, a. Etym: [F., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be red, ruber red. See Red.]
Definition: red. [R.] Rouge et noir ( Etym: [F., red and black], a game at cards in which persons play against the owner of the bank; -- so called because the table around which the players sit has certain compartments colored red and black, upon which the stakes are deposited. Hoyle.
Rouge, n. Etym: [F.]
1. (Chem.)
Definition: A red amorphous powder consisting of ferric oxide. It is used in polishing glass, metal, or gems, and as a cosmetic, etc. Called also crocus, jeweler's rouge, etc.
2. A cosmetic used for giving a red color to the cheeks or lips. The best is prepared from the dried flowers of the safflower, but it is often made from carmine. Ure.
Rouge, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Rouged; p. pr. & vb. n. Rouging .]
Definition: To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.
Rouge, v. t.
Definition: To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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