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.
DELUSIVELY
delusively
(adverb) in a deceptive and unrealistic manner; “the village looked delusively near”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
delusively (comparative more delusively, superlative most delusively)
In a delusive or deluded manner.
Source: Wiktionary
DELUSIVE
De*lu"sive, a. Etym: [See Delude.]
Definition: Apt or fitted to delude; tending to mislead the mind; deceptive; beguiling; delusory; as, delusive arts; a delusive dream. Delusive and unsubstantial ideas. Whewell.
– De*lu"sive*ly, adv.
– De*lu"sive*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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