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.
DEBASEMENT
degradation, debasement
(noun) changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
adulteration, debasement
(noun) being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
debasement (countable and uncountable, plural debasements)
The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.
Source: Wiktionary
De*base"ment, n.
Definition: The act of debasing or the state of being debased. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PROSCENIUM
(noun) the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
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