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.
CALISTHENICS
calisthenics, callisthenics
(noun) light exercises designed to promote general fitness; “several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video”
calisthenics, callisthenics
(noun) the practice of calisthenic exercises; “calisthenics is recommended for general good health”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
calisthenics pl (plural only)
(in the plural) Gymnastic exercises under the participation of a (surface-wise) multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises) with a stress on stamina.
(in the singular) A system of such exercises.
Source: Wiktionary
Cal`is*then"ics, n.
Definition: The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the body and limbs, to promote strength and gracefulness; light gymnastics.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HABIT
(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”
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