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.
SCYTHIAN
Scythian
(adjective) of or relating to the ancient Scythians or their culture or language
Scythian
(noun) the Iranian language spoken by the ancient Scythians
Scythian
(noun) a member of the ancient nomadic people inhabiting Scythia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Scyth"i*an, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Scythia (a name given to the northern part of Asia, and Europe adjoining to Asia), or its language or inhabitants. Scythian lamb. (Bot.) See Barometz.
Scyth"i*an, n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Scythia; specifically (Ethnol.), one of a Slavonic race which in early times occupied Eastern Europe.
2. The language of the Scythians.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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