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.
PREAMBLING
Verb
preambling
present participle of preamble
Source: Wiktionary
PREAMBLE
Pre"am`ble, n. Etym: [LL. praeambulum, from L. praeambulus walking before, fr. praeambulare to walk before; prae before + ambulare to walk: cf. F. préambule. See Amble.]
Definition: A introductory portion; an introduction or preface, as to a book, document, etc.; specifically, the introductory part of a statute, which states the reasons and intent of the law.
Pre"am`ble, v. t. & i.
Definition: To make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble. [R.] Feltham. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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