arabica
arab·i·ca
noun, often attributive \ə-ˈra-bə-kə\Definition of ARABICA
1
: an evergreen shrub or tree (Coffea arabica) yielding seeds that produce a high-quality coffee and form a large portion of the coffee of commerce
2
: the seeds of arabica especially roasted and often ground
Origin of ARABICA
New Latin, specific epithet of Coffea arabica, from Latin, feminine of Arabicus Arabian
First Known Use: 1922
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