Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
volva
(noun) cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi
Source: WordNet® 3.1
volvae
plural of volva
Source: Wiktionary
Vol"va, n. Etym: [L. volva, vulva, covering.] (Bot.)
Definition: A saclike envelope of certain fungi, which bursts open as the plant develops.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.