Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
quick, speedy
(adjective) accomplished rapidly and without delay; “was quick to make friends”; “his quick reaction prevented an accident”; “hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem”; “a speedy recovery”; “he has a right to a speedy trial”
rapid, speedy
(adjective) characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed; “a rapid movement”; “a speedy car”; “a speedy errand boy”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
speedier
comparative form of speedy
Source: Wiktionary
Speed"y, a. [Compar. Speedier; superl. Speediest.] Etym: [AS. sp.]
Definition: Not dilatory or slow; quick; swift; nimble; hasty; rapid in motion or performance; as, a speedy flight; on speedy foot. I will wish her speedy strength. Shak. Darts, which not the good could shun, The speedy ould outfly. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 May 2024
(noun) bellflower of Europe and Asia and North Africa having bluish flowers and an edible tuberous root used with the leaves in salad
Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.