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.
HEMPEN
hempen, fibrous
(adjective) having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
hempen (not comparable)
(dated) Made of hemp
Related to hempen ropes, i.e, to hanging as capital punishment.
Source: Wiktionary
Hemp"en, a.
1. Made of hemp; as, a hempen cord.
2. Like hemp. "Beat into a hempen state." Cook.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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