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.
LACUSTRINE
lacustrine
(adjective) of or relating to or living near lakes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lacustrine (comparative more lacustrine, superlative most lacustrine)
Of or relating to lakes.
Anagrams
• intracules, rutilances
Source: Wiktionary
La*cus"tral, La*cus"trine, a. Etym: [L. lacus lake: cf. F. lacustral, lacustre.]
Definition: Found in, or pertaining to, lakes or ponds, or growing in them; as, lacustrine flowers. Lacustrine deposits (Geol.), the deposits which have been accumulated in fresh-water areas.
– Lacustrine dwellings. See Lake dwellings, under Lake.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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