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.
VAGARY
vagary
(noun) an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person’s behavior, etc.); “the vagaries of the weather”; “his wealth fluctuates with the vagaries of the stock market”; “he has dealt with human vagaries for many years”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
vagary (plural vagaries)
An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action.
An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice or whim.
Synonyms
• (impulsive or illogical desire): see whim
Anagrams
• Varyag
Source: Wiktionary
Va*ga"ry, n.; pl. Vagaries. Etym: [L. vagari to stroll about. See Vague.]
1. A wandering or strolling. [Obs.]
2. Hence, a wandering of the thoughts; a wild or fanciful freak; a whim; a whimsical purpose. "The vagaries of a child." Spectator. They changed their minds, Flew off, and into strange vagaries fell. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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