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.
ARSENICAL
arsenical
(adjective) relating to or containing arsenic; “arsenic vapor”
arsenical
(noun) a pesticide or drug containing arsenic
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
arsenical (comparative more arsenical, superlative most arsenical)
Of or pertaining to, or containing, arsenic.
Noun
arsenical (plural arsenicals)
Any drug or other substance containing arsenic.
Anagrams
• carnalise
Source: Wiktionary
Ar*sen"ic*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to, or containing, arsenic; as, arsenical vapor; arsenical wall papers. Arsenical silver, an ore of silver containing arsenic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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