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.
VIATICA
Noun
viatica
plural of viaticum
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VIATICUM
Vi*at"i*cum, n. Etym: [L., from viaticus, a. See Viatic.]
1. (Rom. Antiq.)
Definition: An allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service.
2. Provisions for a journey. Davies (Wit's Pilgr.).
3. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: The communion, or eucharist, when given to persons in danger of death.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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