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.
SWARTHIER
SWARTHY
dusky, dark-skinned, swart, swarthy
(adjective) naturally having skin of a dark color; âa dark-skinned beautyâ; âgold earrings gleamed against her dusky cheeksâ; âa smile on his swarthy faceâ; ââswartâ is archaicâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
swarthier
comparative form of swarthy
Source: Wiktionary
SWARTHY
Swarth"y, a. [Compar. Swarthier; superl. Swarthiest.] Etym: [See Swart, a.]
Definition: Being of a dark hue or dusky complexion; tawny; swart; as, swarthy faces. "A swarthy Ethiope." Shak. Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains. Addison.
Swarth"y, v. t.
Definition: To make swarthy. [Obs.] Cowley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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