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.
ALAR
alar, alary, aliform, wing-shaped
(adjective) having or resembling wings
axillary, alar
(adjective) of or relating to the axil
Alar, daminozide
(noun) a chemical sprayed on fruit trees to regulate their growth so the entire crop can be harvested at one time
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
alar (not comparable)
(anatomy) of or relating to the armpit; axillary.
Having, resembling, or composed of wings or alae.
Anagrams
• Aral, Arla, Lara
Source: Wiktionary
A"lar, a. Etym: [L. alarius, fr. ala wing: cf. F. alaire.]
1. Pertaining to, or having, wings.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: Axillary; in the fork or axil. Gray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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