robusta
Britishnoun
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a species of coffee tree, Coffea canephora
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coffee or coffee beans obtained from this plant
Etymology
Origin of robusta
from Latin rōbustus strong
Example Sentences
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At the other end, robusta beans, known for their high levels of caffeine, are mass harvested by machines.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Rice fields were lost; fish and shrimp died; and tons of robusta coffee beans were rendered unsalvageable, leading to a near 50-year high in price according to the International Coffee Organization.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
Seattle’s new Vietnamese cafes tend to use both robusta and arabica, depending on the kind of coffee drink, and the respect for the country’s coffee is deep.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024
Saveur recently described the rise of robusta as “the 2023 coffee trend nobody saw coming.”
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2023
Larger than type, s. rooting, ring almost obsolete. robusta, A. and S. P. 6-8 cm. dry, rufous-bay, flesh thick; g.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
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