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.
CORBICULA
Etymology
Noun
corbicula (plural corbiculae)
(entomology) A bee's pollen basket; in honeybees and close relatives, the corbicula are located on the outer (lateral) surface of the hind tibia.
Noun
corbicula
plural of corbiculum
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ALBUTEROL
(noun) a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness
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