cappuccino

English

/ˌkæpəˈtʃinoʊ/, /ˌkæpəˈtʃiːnəʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) An Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso and milk that has been steamed and/or frothed.
  • (countable) A cup of this beverage.
  • (countable) Any of various similar drinks.
  • (uncountable) Capuchin or the color, especially cappuccino brown.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian cappuccino (Capuchin, Capuchin friar) derived from German Kapuziner (Capuchin) derived from Italian cappuccino (Capuchin, Capuchin friar), cappuccio (hood, cowl), cappa (hood, coat, cloak, cowl) derived from Latin cappa (cape, cloak, coat, sleeveless coat).

Origin

Latin

cappa

Gloss

cape, cloak, coat, sleeveless coat

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

崎

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