Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.
WAISTBAND
girdle, cincture, sash, waistband, waistcloth
(noun) a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
waistband (plural waistbands)
A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.
Source: Wiktionary
Waist"band, n.
1. The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like.
2. A sash worn by women around the waist. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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