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.
CHLAMYSES
CHLAMYS
chlamys
(noun) a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece
perianth, chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium
(noun) collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
chlamyses
plural of chlamys
Source: Wiktionary
CHLAMYS
Chla"mys, n.; pl. E. Chlamyses, L. Chlamydes. Etym: [L., from Gr.
Definition: A loose and flowing outer garment, worn by the ancient Greeks; a kind of cloak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SINCERE
(adjective) open and genuine; not deceitful; “he was a good man, decent and sincere”; “felt sincere regret that they were leaving”; “sincere friendship”
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