Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
TALISMANICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
talismanically (comparative more talismanically, superlative most talismanically)
In a talismanic manner.
Source: Wiktionary
TALISMANIC
Tal`is*man"ic, Tal`is*man"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. talismanique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a talisman; having the properties of a talisman, or preservative against evils by occult influence; magical.
TALISMANICAL
Tal`is*man"ic, Tal`is*man"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. talismanique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a talisman; having the properties of a talisman, or preservative against evils by occult influence; magical.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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