Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
stiffener
(noun) material used for stiffening something
Source: WordNet® 3.1
stiffener (plural stiffeners)
Anything added to something in order to stiffen it, such as a support beam, or starch for a collar.
(slang) An alcoholic drink taken to fortify oneself.
Source: Wiktionary
Stiff"en*er, n.
Definition: One who, or that which, stiffens anything, as a piece of stiff cloth in a cravat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2025
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.