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.
AGRICULTURAL
agrarian, agricultural, farming
(adjective) relating to farming or agriculture; “an agrarian (or agricultural) society”; “farming communities”
agricultural
(adjective) relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming; “agricultural engineering”; “modern agricultural (or farming) methods”; “agricultural (or farm) equipment”; “an agricultural college”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
agricultural (comparative more agricultural, superlative most agricultural)
Of or pertaining to agriculture
(cricket) As if played with a scythe
Noun
agricultural (plural agriculturals)
A product or commodity from agriculture.
Source: Wiktionary
Ag`ri*cul"tur*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to agriculture; connected with, or engaged in, tillage; as, the agricultural class; agricultural implements, wages, etc.
– Ag`ri*cul"tur*al*ly, adv. Agricultural ant (Zoöl.), a species of ant which gathers and stores seeds of grasses, for food. The remarkable species (Myrmica barbata) found in Texas clears circular areas and carefully cultivates its favorite grain, known as ant rice.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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17 November 2024
MONASTICISM
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
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