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.
AGOG
agog
(adjective) highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.; “I’ve been agog all afternoon, waiting for the next episode in your mystery story”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
agog (comparative more agog, superlative most agog)
In eager desire, eager, astir.
(chiefly, of eyes) Wide open.
Synonyms
• all agog, all a-gog
Adverb
agog (comparative more agog, superlative most agog)
In a state of high anticipation, excitement, or interest.
Source: Wiktionary
A*gog", a. & adv. Etym: [Cf. F. gogue fun, perhaps of Celtic origin.]
Definition: In eager desire; eager; astir. All agog to dash through thick and thin. Cowper.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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