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.
PEIGNOIR
negligee, neglige, peignoir, wrapper, housecoat
(noun) a loose dressing gown for women
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
peignoir (plural peignoirs)
A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear
A cape worn to protect the clothes at the barbers / hairdressers
Source: Wiktionary
Pei`gnoir", n. [F., fr. peigner to comb, L. pectinare. See Pectinate.]
Definition: A woman's loose dressing sack; hence, a loose morning gown or wrapper.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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