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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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
Specifically, Kath focused on the two species of plants used to make coffee — Arabica and robusta — and how each one responds differently to rising temperatures.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2024
That, he told me, is the Mexican fan palm, Washingtonia robusta, which only survives down to about 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
From Slate • Sep. 5, 2023
At Tregothnan, G. Priessii, with pink and yellow flowers; G. alpina, red-tipped yellow; and G. sulphurea are grown; and we have seen G. robusta, which had been in the open for three years.
From Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens by Cook, Ernest Thomas
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