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.
ICILY
icily
(adverb) in a cold and icy manner; “‘Mr. Powell finds it easier to take it out of mothers, children and sick people than to take on this vast industry,’ Mr Brown commented icily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
icily (comparative more icily, superlative most icily)
In the manner of ice; with a cold or chilling effect.
(figuratively) In an uncaring or coolly angry manner.
Synonyms
• (in the manner of ice): coldly
• (in an uncaring manner): aloofly, coldly
Source: Wiktionary
I"ci*ly, adv.
Definition: In an icy manner; coldly. Faultily faultless, icily regular, splendidly null, Dead perfection, no more. Tennyson.
ICY
I"cy, a. [Compar. Icier; superl. Iciest.] Etym: [AS. isig. See Ice.]
1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty. "Icy chains." Shak. "Icy region." Boyle. "Icy seas." Pope.
2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold. Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. Motley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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