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.
PILCH
Etymology
Noun
pilch (plural pilches)
(obsolete) A gown or case of skin, or one trimmed or lined with fur.
(archaic) a covering put over an infant's diaper to prevent outer clothes from getting wet
Source: Wiktionary
Pilch, n. Etym: [AS. pylce, pylece, LL. pellicia. See Pelisse, and Pelt skin.]
Definition: A gown or case of skin, or one trimmed or lined with fur. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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