Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
SALALBERRY
Sal"al-ber`ry, n. Etym: [Probably of American Indian origin.] (Bot.)
Definition: The edible fruit of the Gaultheria Shallon, an ericaceous shrub found from California northwards. The berries are about the size of a common grape and of a dark purple color.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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