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.
EMACULATE
E*mac"u*late, v. t. Etym: [L. emaculatus, p. p. of emaculare to clear from spots. See Maculate.]
Definition: To clear from spots or stains, or from any imperfection. [Obs.] Hales.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNAMBIGUOUS
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