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.
GRIFFINS
Noun
griffins
plural of griffin
Source: Wiktionary
GRIFFIN
Grif"fin, n.
Definition: An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe. H. Kingsley.
Grif"fin, Grif"fon, n. Etym: [OE. griffin, griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to gryps, Gr.
1. (Myth.)
Definition: A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.
2. (Her.)
Definition: A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A species of large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor; - - called also gripe, and grype. It is supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir. [Written also gryphon.]
4. An English early apple.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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