English Explanatory Dictionary

demitazza

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small cup of Greek coffee or espresso, typically about 40-60 ml/2–3 fl oz capacity.
  2. The cup in which this coffee is served.

Word forms

demitazza demitazzas

Etymology

Recent coinage, macaronic blend of French demi- (“half”) and Italian tazza (“cup”).

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