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.
VOLANT
volant
(adjective) with wings extended in a flying position
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
volant (not comparable)
(heraldry) Having extended wings as if flying.
(heraldry) Represented as unsupported in the air.
Flying, or able to fly.
Moving quickly or lightly, as though flying; nimble.
Anagrams
• Voltan
Source: Wiktionary
Vo"lant, a. Etym: [L. volans, -antis, p. pr. of volare to fly: cf. F. volant.]
1. Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current. English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's court. Fuller.
2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. "His volant touch." Milton.
3. (Her.)
Definition: Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant. Volant piece (Anc. Armor), an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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