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.
REFLEXION
reflection, reflexion
(noun) the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material); “he studied his reflection in the mirror”
reflection, reflexion, reflectivity
(noun) the ability to reflect beams or rays
contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
(noun) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
observation, reflection, reflexion
(noun) a remark expressing careful consideration
expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion
(noun) expression without words; “tears are an expression of grief”; “the pulse is a reflection of the heart’s condition”
reflection, reflexion
(noun) the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
reflexion (countable and uncountable, plural reflexions)
Dated spelling of reflection.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*flex"ion (-flk"shn), n.
Definition: See Reflection. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ERASE
(verb) remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; “Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!”
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