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.
CARPELLARY
carpellary
(adjective) belonging to or forming or containing carpels
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
carpellary (not comparable)
(botany) Of or pertaining to carpels
Source: Wiktionary
Car"pel*la"ry, a. (Bot.)
Definition: Belonging to, forming, or containing carpels.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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OSTENSIBLE
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