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.
KAROSSES
Noun
karosses
plural of kaross
Source: Wiktionary
KAROSS
Ka*ross", n. [Native name.]
Definition: A native garment or rug of skin sewed together in the form of a square. [South Africa]
The wants of a native . . . are confined to a kaross (skin cloak) or some pieces of cotton cloth. James Bryce.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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