Arabica
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɹæbɪkə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arabica is a noun meaning A plant of species Coffea arabica, native to Ethiopia, that yields coffee beans.
Meaning
A plant of species Coffea arabica, native to Ethiopia, that yields coffee beans.
More Meanings
- A bean of this plant.
- Coffee made from these coffee beans.
Example Sentences
Arabica, which has long been prized for its delicate and aromatic flavour, accounts for 70% of the global coffee market share. But it is particularly sensitive to temperature increases, which reduce its growth, flowering and fruiting and make it more susceptible to coffee pests.
Word Forms
- arabicas
Related Words
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