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.
CONTRECOUP
Etymology
Noun
contrecoup (plural contrecoups)
(pathology) A bruising of the brain caused by a blow, appearing on the opposite side to that on which the blow was struck.
Source: Wiktionary
Con`tre*coup", n. Etym: [F., fr. contre (L. contra) + coup a blow.] (med.)
Definition: A concussion or shock produced by a blow or other injury, in a part or region opposite to that at which the blow is received, often causing rupture or disorganisation of the parts affected.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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