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.
COSTATE
costate
(adjective) having ribs
costate, ribbed
(adjective) (of the surface) having a rough, riblike texture
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
costate (not comparable)
Having ribs, or the appearance of ribs
(botany) Having one or more longitudinal ribs
Source: Wiktionary
Cos"tate (ks"tt), Cos"ta*ted (-t-td), a. Etym: [L. costatus, fr. costa rib.]
Definition: Having ribs, or the appearance of ribs; (Bot.) having one or more longitudinal ribs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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GROIN
(noun) the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals
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