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.
HECATOMPEDON
Hec`a*tom"pe*don, n. Etym: [Gr. (Arch.)
Definition: A name given to the old Parthenon at Athens, because measuring 100 Greek feet, probably in the width across the stylobate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MONASTICISM
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
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