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.
FESTIVE
gay, festal, festive, merry
(adjective) offering fun and gaiety; “a festive (or festal) occasion”; “gay and exciting night life”; “a merry evening”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
festive (comparative more festive, superlative most festive)
Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.
In the mood to celebrate.
Synonyms
• feastful
• feastly
Source: Wiktionary
Fes"tive, a. Etym: [L. festivus, fr. festum holiday, feast. See feast, and cf. Festivous.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or becoming, a feast; festal; joyous; gay; mirthful; sportive.
– Fes"tive*ly, adv. The glad circle round them yield their souls To festive mirth and wit that knows no gall. Thomson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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