Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
SAMARITAN
Samaritan
(noun) a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
Samaritan (plural Samaritans)
A native, or inhabitant of Samaria; especially one practising the religious traditions originating in that region.
A charitable person, one who helps others (from the Bible story in Luke 10:30–37).
(UK) A person who works for the Samaritans telephone helpline, taking calls from the public.
Adjective
Samaritan (not comparable)
Of, or relating to Samaria or Samaritans.
Proper noun
Samaritan
The ancient language of Samaria: a dialect of Hebrew.
Anagrams
• Sarmatian
Noun
samaritan (plural samaritans)
a Good Samaritan
Anagrams
• Sarmatian
Source: Wiktionary
Sa*mar"i*tan, a. Etym: [L. Samaritanus.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to Samaria, in Palestine.
– n.
Definition: A native or inhabitant of Samaria; also, the language of Samaria.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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