robusta

British  

/ rəʊˈbʌstə /

noun

1. a species of coffee tree, Coffea canephora

2. coffee or coffee beans obtained from this plant

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Etymology

Origin of robusta

from Latin rōbustus strong

Example Sentences

He needed just about all of the 1 1/16 miles but the Into Mischief-sired colt, who cost owner Peter Fluor $2.4 million as a yearling, got up in time under Juan Hernandez to edge 67-1 long shot Robusta by a head in the $200,000 Kentucky Derby prep race.

From Los Angeles Times

Robusta, making just his fourth start for trainer Doug O’Neill, took the lead in the upper stretch but could not hold off the winner.

From Los Angeles Times

O’Neill said Robusta also would start next in the Santa Anita Derby.

From Los Angeles Times

Robusta supplies are also set to shrink after plantations in Vietnam, the largest producer of that variety, also faced both drought and heavy rainfall.

From BBC

The cost of Robusta beans, meanwhile, hit a fresh high in September.

From BBC