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.
HEATHENISH
heathen, heathenish, pagan, ethnic
(adjective) not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
heathenish (comparative more heathenish, superlative most heathenish)
Somewhat like a heathen.
Source: Wiktionary
Hea"then*ish, a. Etym: [AS. hæedhenisc.]
1. Of or pertaining to the heathen; resembling or characteristic of heathens. "Worse than heathenish crimes." Milton.
2. Rude; uncivilized; savage; cruel. South.
3. Irreligious; as, a heathenish way of living.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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