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.
VICEGERENT
vicegerent
(noun) someone appointed by a ruler as an administrative deputy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
vicegerent (plural vicegerents)
The official administrative deputy of a ruler, head of state, or church official.
Usage notes
Not to be confused with viceregent.
Adjective
vicegerent (not comparable)
Having or exercising delegated power; acting by substitution, or in the place of another.
Anagrams
• viceregent
Source: Wiktionary
Vice*ge"rent, a. Etym: [Vice, a + gerent: cf. F. vicegérant.]
Definition: Having or exercising delegated power; acting by substitution, or in the place of another. Milton.
Vice*ge"rent, a. Etym: [Vice, a. + gerent: cf. F. vicegérant.]
Definition: Having or exercising delegated power; acting by substitution, or in the place of another. Milton.
Vice*ge"rent, n.
Definition: An officer who is deputed by a superior, or by proper authority, to exercise the powers of another; a lieutenant; a vicar. Bacon. The symbol and vicegerent of the Deity. C. A. Young.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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