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.
PATRIOT
patriot, nationalist
(noun) one who loves and defends his or her country
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Patriot
(US, military) A surface-to-air missile system.
(American football, NFL) A member of the New England Patriots professional football team.
Noun
Patriot (plural Patriots)
(informal) An individual Patriot missile.
(US, historical) A person who was in favor of American Independence from Britain during the American Revolution.
(Canada, historical) synonym of Patriote (A devolution-of-power supporter in Lower Canada during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-1838 (Patriots' War).)
(Canada, historical) A devolution-of-power supporter in Upper Canada during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-1838 (Patriot War).
Antonyms
• (American Revolution): Loyalist
Etymology
Noun
patriot (plural patriots)
A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.
(archaic) A fellow countryman, a compatriot.
Source: Wiktionary
Pa"tri*ot, n. Etym: [F. patriote; cf. Sp. patriota, It. patriotto; all fr. Gr. Father.]
Definition: One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests. Bp. Hall. Such tears as patriots shaed for dying laws. Pope.
Pa"tri*ot, a.
Definition: Becoming to a patriot; patriotic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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