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.
BIPYRAMIDAL
Etymology
Adjective
bipyramidal (not comparable)
Having the shape of a bipyramid
Source: Wiktionary
Bi`py*ram"i*dal, a. Etym: [Pref. bi- + pyramidal.]
Definition: Consisting of two pyramids placed base to base; having a pyramid at each of the extremities of a prism, as in quartz crystals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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