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.
BLOODLESSLY
bloodlessly
(adverb) without bloodshed; in a bloodless manner; without shedding blood; “the coup disposed of the dictator bloodlessly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
bloodlessly (comparative more bloodlessly, superlative most bloodlessly)
In a bloodless manner.
Source: Wiktionary
BLOODLESS
Blood"less, a. Etym: [AS. bl.]
1. Destitute of blood, or apparently so; as, bloodless cheeks; lifeless; dead. The bloodless carcass of my Hector sold. Dryden.
2. Not attended with shedding of blood, or slaughter; as, a bloodless victory. Froude.
3. Without spirit or activity. Thou bloodless remnant of that royal blood ! Shak.
– Blood"less*ly, adv.
– Blood"less*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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