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.
JAMBES
Jambes, Jam"beux, n. pl. Etym: [From F. jambe a leg: cf. OF. jambiere. See Jamb, n.] (Ancient Armor)
Definition: In the Middle Ages, armor for the legs below the knees. [Written also giambeux.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RECREANT
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