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- [dem-i-tas, -tahs]
- /ˈdɛm ɪˌtæs, -ˌtɑs/
- /dˈemɪtˌas/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dem-i-tas, -tahs]
- /ˈdɛm ɪˌtæs, -ˌtɑs/
Definitions of demitasse word
- noun demitasse a small cup used to serve coffee, esp after a meal 3
- noun demitasse the coffee itself 3
- noun demitasse a small cup of or for black coffee served following dinner 3
- noun demitasse a small cup for serving strong black coffee after dinner. 1
- noun demitasse the coffee contained in such a cup. 1
- noun demitasse A small coffee cup. 1
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Origin of demitasse
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < French: literally, half-cup
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Parts of speech for Demitasse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demitasse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demitasse
noun demitasse
- perk — to become lively, cheerful, or vigorous, as after depression or sickness (usually followed by up): The patients all perked up when we played the piano for them.
- mud — wet, soft earth or earthy matter, as on the ground after rain, at the bottom of a pond, or along the banks of a river; mire.
- brew — If you brew tea or coffee, you make it by pouring hot water over tea leaves or ground coffee.
- cafe — A café is a place where you can buy drinks, simple meals, and snacks, but, in Britain, not usually alcoholic drinks.
- cappuccino — Cappuccino is coffee which is made using milk and has froth and sometimes powdered chocolate on top.
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