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.
GENETHLIACS
Noun
genethliacs
plural of genethliac
Source: Wiktionary
Ge*neth"li*acs, n.
Definition: The science of calculating nativities, or predicting the future events of life from the stars which preside at birth. Jhonson.
GENETHLIAC
Ge*neth"li*ac, a. Etym: [L. genethliacus, Gr.
Definition: Pertaining to nativities; calculated by astrologers; showing position of stars at one's birth. Howell.
Ge*neth"li*ac, n.
1. A birthday poem.
2. One skilled in genethliacs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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