DYSPHEMISTIC

dysphemistic

(adjective) of or the nature of dysphemism; “‘kick the bucket’ is a dysphemistic term for ‘die’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dysphemistic (comparative more dysphemistic, superlative most dysphemistic)

Of, pertaining to, or being a dysphemism.

Source: Wiktionary



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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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