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.
FABIAN
fabian
(adjective) using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation; “a fabian policy”
Fabian
(adjective) of or relating to Fabianism; “the Fabian society”
Fabian
(noun) a member of the Fabian Society in Britain
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Fa"bi*an, a. Etym: [L. Fabianus, Fabius, belonging to Fabius.]
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or in the manner of, the Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus; cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest. Fabian policy, a policy like that of Fabius Maximus, who, by carefully avoiding decisive contests, foiled Hannibal, harassing his army by marches, countermarches, and ambuscades; a policy of delays and cautions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HEEDLESS
(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”
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