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.
BABYLONIC
Bab`y*lon"ic, Bab`y*lon"ic*al, a.
1. Pertaining to Babylon, or made there; as Babylonic garments,carpets, or hangings.
2. Tumultuous; disorderly. [Obs.] Sir J. Harrington.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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