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.
COMPACTURES
COMPACTURE
Com*pac"ture, n. Etym: [L. compactura.]
Definition: Close union or connection of parts; manner of joining; construction. [Obs.] "With comely compass and compacture strong." Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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