Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.
VESUVIAN
vesuvianite, vesuvian, idocrase
(noun) a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
Vesuvian (comparative more Vesuvian, superlative most Vesuvian)
Of or relating to Mount Vesuvius.
Noun
Vesuvian (plural Vesuvians)
One who inhabits the area around Mount Vesuvius.
(dated) A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars.
Source: Wiktionary
Ve*su"vi*an, a. Etym: [Cf. F. Vésuvien, It. Vesuviano.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples.
Ve*su"vi*an, n. Etym: [G. vesuvian. See Vesuvian, a.] (Min.)
Definition: Vesuvianite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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