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.
GESTIC
Etymology
Adjective
gestic (not comparable)
Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary.
Relating to bodily motion; consisting of gestures.
Source: Wiktionary
Ges"tic, a. Etym: [See Gest a deed, Gesture.]
1. Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary. And the gay grandsire, skilled in gestic lore. Goldsmith.
2. Relating to bodily motion; consisting of gestures; -- said especially with reference to dancing. Carried away by the enthusiasm of the gestic art. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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