cappuccino

noun kah-poo-CHEE-no Rare

Origin: Italian cappuccino, from the Capuchin friars whose brown robes matched the drink's colour.

Usage Note

Cappuccino is used in French as a direct Italian borrowing. It is invariable in the plural (des cappuccinos). French cafés often distinguish it from café au lait or latte, which have different milk-to-coffee ratios. Ordering one will typically get you an espresso topped with steamed and frothed milk.

Examples

"Elle commande un cappuccino chaque matin."

Natural Translation

She orders a cappuccino every morning.

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