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.
WARLIKE
warlike, martial
(adjective) suggesting war or military life
militant, hawkish, warlike
(adjective) disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; “militant nations”; “hawkish congressman”; “warlike policies”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
warlike (comparative more warlike, superlative most warlike)
Hostile and belligerent.
Martial, bellicose or militaristic.
Antonyms
• nonwarlike
• peaceful
Source: Wiktionary
War"like`, a.
1. Fit for war; disposed for war; as, a warlike state; a warlike disposition. Old Siward, with ten thousand warlike men. Shak.
2. Belonging or relating to war; military; martial. The great archangel from his warlike toil Surceased. Milton.
Syn.
– Martial; hostile; soldierly. See Martial.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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