There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
ABSIST
Ab*sist", v. i. Etym: [L. absistere, p. pr. absistens; ab + sistere to stand, causal of stare.]
Definition: To stand apart from; top leave off; to desist. [Obs.] Raleigh.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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