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.
PARASCENIUM
Etymology
Noun
parascenium (plural parascenia)
(historical) One of two apartments adjoining the ancient stage, probably used as dressing rooms.
Source: Wiktionary
Par`a*sce"ni*um, n.; pl. Parascenia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Greek & Rom. Antiq.)
Definition: One of two apartments adjoining the stage, probably used as robing rooms.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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