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.
ASLAKING
Verb
aslaking
present participle of aslake
Source: Wiktionary
ASLAKE
A*slake", v. t. & i. Etym: [AS. aslacian, slacian, to slacken. Cf. Slake.]
Definition: To mitigate; to moderate; to appease; to abate; to diminish. [Archaic] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
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