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.
THERIACA
Noun
theriaca (plural theriacas or theriacae)
theriac
Anagrams
• Iracheta
Source: Wiktionary
The"ri*ac, The*ri"a*ca, n. Etym: [L. theriaca an antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. thériaque. See Treacle.]
1. (Old Med.)
Definition: An ancient composition esteemed efficacious against the effects of poison; especially, a certain compound of sixty-four drugs, prepared, pulverized, and reduced by means of honey to an electuary;
– called also theriaca Andromachi, and Venice treacle.
2. Treacle; molasses. British Pharm.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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