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.
MICACEOUS
micaceous
(adjective) hydrous silicates of or relating to or resembling mica
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
micaceous (comparative more micaceous, superlative most micaceous)
Of, pertaining to, consisting of, containing or resembling mica.
(figuratively) sparkling; brilliant
Source: Wiktionary
Mi*ca"ceous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. micacé.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or containing, mica; splitting into laminæ or leaves like mica.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNAMBIGUOUS
(adjective) having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning; “As a horror, apartheid...is absolutely unambiguous”- Mario Vargas Llosa
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