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.
COSTAL
costal
(adjective) of or relating to or near a rib
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
costal (not comparable)
Pertaining to a rib.
(biology) Pertaining to a costa
(entomology) Pertaining to the costa and/or to the wing areas next to it
Anagrams
• octals, tlacos
Source: Wiktionary
Cos"tal (ks"tal), a. Etym: [Cf. F. costal. See Costa.]
1. (Anat.)
Definition: Pertaining to the ribs or the sides of the body; as, costal nerves.
2. (Bot. & Zoöl.)
Definition: Relating to a costa, or rib. Costal cartilage. See Cartilage, and Illust. of Thorax.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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