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.
SPIRITOUS
spirituous, spiritous
(adjective) containing or of the nature of alcohol; “spiritous beverages”; “spirituous liquors”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
spiritous (comparative more spiritous, superlative most spiritous)
spirituous
high-spirited
of the nature of spirit
pure; ardent
Source: Wiktionary
Spir"it*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. Spirituous.]
1. Like spirit; refined; defecated; pure. [R.] More refined, more spirituous and pure. Milton.
2. Ardent; active. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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