Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
XERODERMIA
xeroderma, xerodermia
(noun) a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
xerodermia (uncountable)
(medicine, dated) xeroderma
Source: Wiktionary
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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