There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
TAWNY
tawny, tawny-brown
(adjective) of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
tawny (comparative tawnier, superlative tawniest)
Of a light brown to brownish orange color.
A sweet, fortified wine which is blended and matured in wood.
Synonyms
• fulvous
Noun
tawny
A light brown to brownish orange colour.
Anagrams
• Wyant, wanty
Source: Wiktionary
Taw"ny, a. [Compar. Tawnier; superl. Tawniest.] Etym: [F. tanné, p.p. of tanner to tan. See Tan, v. t. & n. Cf. Tenné.]
Definition: Of a dull yellowish brown color, like things tanned, or persons who are sunburnt; as, tawny Moor or Spaniard; the tawny lion. "A leopard's tawny and spotted hide." Longfellow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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