Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
SUBERITE
Su"ber*ite, n. Etym: [L. suber the cork tree.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any sponge of the genus Suberites and allied genera. These sponges have a fine and compact texture, and contain minute siliceous spicules.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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