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.
THEORIC
Etymology
Noun
theoric (plural theorics)
(obsolete) Theory, as opposed to practice. [14th-19th c.]
Adjective
theoric (comparative more theoric, superlative most theoric)
(obsolete) Relating to, or skilled in, theory.
Relating to the Ancient Greek Theorica.
Anagrams
• rotchie, trochei
Source: Wiktionary
The*or"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. théorique. See Theory.]
1. Of or pertaining to the theorica.
2. (pron.
Definition: Relating to, or skilled in, theory; theoretically skilled. [Obs.] A man but young, Yet old in judgment, theoric and practic In all humanity. Massinger.
The"o*ric, n. Etym: [OF. theorique; cf. L. theorice.]
Definition: Speculation; theory. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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