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.
FORESTAY
forestay
(noun) an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
forestay (plural forestays)
(nautical) A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship
Coordinate terms
• backstay
Verb
forestay (third-person singular simple present forestays, present participle forestaying, simple past and past participle forestayed)
(transitive) To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.
Etymology 2
Verb
forestay (third-person singular simple present forestays, present participle forestaying, simple past and past participle forestayed)
(transitive) To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.
Source: Wiktionary
Fore"stay`, n. (Naut.)
Definition: A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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