DIURNATION

Di`ur*na"tion, n.

1. Continuance during the day. [Obs.]

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The condition of sleeping or becoming dormant by day, as is the case of the bats.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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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.

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