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.
ANVILLED
Verb
anvilled
simple past tense and past participle of anvil
Anagrams
• Danville, Vlieland
Source: Wiktionary
ANVIL
An"vil, n. Etym: [OE. anvelt, anfelt, anefelt, AS. anfilt, onfilt; of uncertain origin; cf. OHG. anafalz, D. aanbeld.]
1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped.
2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. Specifically (Anat.),
Definition: the incus. See Incus. To be on the anvil, to be in a state of discussion, formation, or preparation, as when a scheme or measure is forming, but not matured. Swift.
An"vil, v. t.
Definition: To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor. Beau. & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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