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.
RETRUDE
Re*trude", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Retruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Retruding.] Etym: [L. retrudere; re- + trudere to thrust.]
Definition: To thrust back. [R.] Dr. H. More.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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