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cappuccino

Syllabification: (cap·puc·ci·no)
Pronunciation: /ˌkäpəˈCHēnō, ˌkap-/

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Definition of cappuccino

noun (plural cappuccinos)

  • coffee made with milk that has been frothed up with pressurized steam.

Origin:

1940s: from Italian, literally 'Capuchin', because its color resembles that of a Capuchin's habit

Spell cappuccino with a double p and a double c: it is an Italian word.

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