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.
ANTHRACITIC
anthracitic
(adjective) relating to or resembling anthracite coal
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
anthracitic (comparative more anthracitic, superlative most anthracitic)
(geology) Pertaining to, or composed of, anthracite.
Source: Wiktionary
An"thra*cit"ic, a.
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or like, anthracite; as, anthracitic formations.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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