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.
IGASURIC
Ig`a*su"ric, a. Etym: [See Igasurine.] (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or obtained from, nux vomica or St. Ignatius's bean; as, igasuric acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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