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.
HENPECKED
dominated, henpecked
(adjective) harassed by persistent nagging
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
henpecked (comparative more henpecked, superlative most henpecked)
(particularly of husbands or boyfriends) Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing wife or girlfriend.
Synonyms
• pussywhipped
• under the thumb
• uxorious
Source: Wiktionary
HENPECK
Hen"peck`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Henpecked; p. pr. & vb. Henpecking.]
Definition: To subject to petty authority; -- said of a wife who thus treats her husband. Commonly used in the past participle (often adjectively).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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