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.
CALCIMINING
Verb
calcimining
present participle of calcimine
Source: Wiktionary
CALCIMINE
Cal"ci*mine, n. Etym: [L. calx, calcis, lime.]
Definition: A white or colored wash for the ceiling or other plastering of a room, consisting of a mixture of clear glue, Paris white or zinc white, and water. [Also spelt kalsomine.]
Cal"ci*mine, v. t. [imp. &p. p. Calcimined; p. pr. & vb. n. Calcimining.]
Definition: To wash or cover with calcimine; as, to calcimine walls.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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