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.
AGRICULTURE
farming, agriculture, husbandry
(noun) the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
agribusiness, agriculture, factory farm
(noun) a large-scale farming enterprise
agriculture
(noun) the class of people engaged in growing food
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
agriculture (plural agricultures)
The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock
Source: Wiktionary
Ag"ri*cul`ture, n. Etym: [L. agricultura; ager field + cultura cultivation: cf. F. agriculture. See Acre and Culture.]
Definition: The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of live stock; tillage; husbandry; farming.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LICENTIOUSLY
(adverb) in a licentious and promiscuous manner; “this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously”
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