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.
PARTAKING
Verb
partaking
present participle of partake
Noun
partaking (plural partakings)
The act of taking part in something.
(archaic) An act of taking sides; partiality.
Source: Wiktionary
PARTAKE
Par*take", v. i. [imp. Partook; p. p. Partaken (; p. pr. & vb. n. Partaking.] Etym: [Part + take.]
1. To take a part, portion, lot, or share, in common with others; to have a share or part; to participate; to share; as, to partake of a feast with others. "Brutes partake in this faculty." Locke. When I against myself with thee partake. Shak.
2. To have something of the properties, character, or office; -- usually followed by of. The attorney of the Duchy of Lancaster partakes partly of a judge, and partly of an attorney-general. Bacon.
Par*take", v. t.
1. To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share. Let every one partake the general joy. Driden.
2. To admit to a share; to cause to participate; to give a part to. [Obs.] Spencer.
3. To distribute; to communicate. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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