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.
COMMANDO
commando
(noun) an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory
commando, ranger
(noun) a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
commando (plural commandos or commandoes)
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
A commando trooper
(historical) An organized force of Boer troops in South Africa; a raid by such troops
Source: Wiktionary
Com*man"do, n. [D. See Command, v. t.]
Definition: In South Africa, a military body or command; also, sometimes, an expedition or raid; as, a commando of a hundred Boers.
The war bands, called commandos, have played a great part in the . . . military history of the country. James Bryce.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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