arabica

noun, arab·i·ca often attributive \ə-ˈra-bə-kə\

Definition of ARABICA

: 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

: the seeds of arabica especially roasted and often ground

New Latin, specific epithet of Coffea arabica, from Latin, feminine of Arabicus Arabian

First Known Use: 1882

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