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.
CUIRASSIER
cuirassier
(noun) a cavalryman equipped with a cuirass
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cuirassier (plural cuirassiers)
(historical, military) A cavalry soldier equipped with a cuirass (armor).
Coordinate terms
• cavalryman
• dragoon
• hussar
• lancer
• trooper
• uhlan
• yeoman
Source: Wiktionary
Cui`ras*sier" (kw`rs-sr"), n. Etym: [F. cuirassier. See Curass.]
Definition: A soldier armed with a cuirass. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
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