There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
RUCHING
Etymology
Noun
ruching (plural ruchings)
Ruche.
A strip of fabric to be ruched.
Verb
ruching
present participle of ruche
Source: Wiktionary
Ruch"ing, n.
Definition: A ruche, or ruches collectively.
RUCHE
Ruche, n. Etym: [F. ruche ruche, beehive, OF. rusche a beehive, which was formerly made of the bark of trees; cf. W. rhisg, rhisgl, bark, gael. rusg bark, rind.]
1. A plaited, quilled, or goffered strip of lace, net, ribbon, or other material, -- used in place of collars or cuffs, and as a trimming for women's dresses and bonnets. [Written also rouche.]
2. A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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