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.
ARABIST
Arabist
(noun) a scholar who specializes in Arab languages and culture
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ar`a*bist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. Arabiste.]
Definition: One well versed in the Arabic language or literature; also, formerly, one who followed the Arabic system of surgery.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNAMBIGUOUS
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