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cof·fee  (kôf, kf)
n.
1.
a. Any of various tropical African shrubs or trees of the genus Coffea, especially C. arabica, widely cultivated in the tropics for their seeds that are dried, roasted, and ground to prepare a stimulating aromatic drink.
b. The beanlike seeds of this plant, enclosed within a pulpy fruit.
c. The beverage prepared from the seeds of this plant.
2. A moderate brown to dark brown or dark grayish brown.
3. An informal social gathering at which coffee and other refreshments are served.

[Alteration (influenced by Italian caffè, from Turkish) of Ottoman Turkish qahveh, from Arabic qahwa; see qhw in Semitic roots.]

coffee [ˈkɒfɪ]
n
1. (Cookery)
a.  a drink consisting of an infusion of the roasted and ground or crushed seeds of the coffee tree
b.  (as modifier) coffee grounds
2. (Cookery) Also called coffee beans the beanlike seeds of the coffee tree, used to make this beverage
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) short for coffee tree
4. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Colours)
a.  a medium to dark brown colour
b.  (as adjective) a coffee carpet
wake up and smell the coffee See wake1 [7]
[from Italian caffè, from Turkish kahve, from Arabic qahwah coffee, wine]

cof•fee (ˈkɔ fi, ˈkɒf i)

n.
1. a beverage consisting of a decoction or infusion of the roasted ground seeds (cof′fee beans`) of the two-seeded fruit (cof′fee ber`ry) of certain coffee trees.
2. the seeds or fruit themselves.
3. a tropical tree of the madder family that yields coffee beans, as Coffea arabica and C. canefora.
4. a cup of coffee.
5. a reception at which coffee and other refreshments are served: political coffees.
6. medium to dark brown.
adj.
7. of a coffee color.
8. flavored with coffee.
[1590–1600; < Italian caffè < Turkish kahve < Arabic qahwah]
Thesaurus Legend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.coffee - a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beanscoffee - a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans; "he ordered a cup of coffee"
coffee substitute - a drink resembling coffee that is sometimes substituted for it
beverage, drinkable, potable, drink - any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?"
Irish coffee - sweetened coffee with Irish whiskey and whipped cream
cafe au lait - equal parts of coffee and hot milk
cafe noir, demitasse - small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream
decaf, decaffeinated coffee - coffee with the caffeine removed
drip coffee - coffee made by passing boiling water through a perforated container packed with finely ground coffee
espresso - strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans
cappuccino, cappuccino coffee, coffee cappuccino - equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream
ice coffee, iced coffee - a strong sweetened coffee served over ice with cream
instant coffee - dehydrated coffee that can be made into a drink by adding hot water; "the advantages of instant coffee are speed of preparation and long shelf life"
mocha coffee, mocha - a superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia
Turkish coffee - a drink made from pulverized coffee beans; usually sweetened
coffee bean, coffee berry, coffee - a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee
cafe royale, coffee royal - black coffee with Cognac and lemon peel and sugar
caffein, caffeine - a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
2.coffee - any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beanscoffee - any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans
coffee bean, coffee berry, coffee - a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee
Coffea, genus Coffea - coffee trees
Arabian coffee, Coffea arabica - shrubby tree of northeastern tropical Africa widely cultivated in tropical or near tropical regions for its seed which form most of the commercial coffee
Coffea liberica, Liberian coffee - small tree of West Africa
Coffea canephora, Coffea robusta, Rio Nunez coffee, robusta coffee - native to West Africa but grown in Java and elsewhere; resistant to coffee rust
tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
3.coffee - a seed of the coffee treecoffee - a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee
coffee, java - a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans; "he ordered a cup of coffee"
coffee tree, coffee - any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans
seed - a small hard fruit
4.coffee - a medium brown to dark-brown colorcoffee - a medium brown to dark-brown color  
brown, brownness - an orange of low brightness and saturation

coffee
noun
Quotations
"The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce" [Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Over the Teacups]

Coffees


americano, arabica, black coffee, Blue mountain, Brazilian, brown coffee, café au lait, café noir, cappuccino, Colombian, Continental, Costa Rican, decaffeinated or decaf, espresso, frappuccino, French roast, instant coffee, Irish or Gaelic coffee, Java, Kenyan, latte, macchiato, mocha, mochaccino, Turkish coffee, robusta, skinny latte, white coffee
Translations
coffee [ˈkɒfɪ]
A. Ncafé m
a cup of coffeeuna taza de café, un café
white coffee (milky) → café m con leche; (with dash of milk) → café m cortado
black coffeecafé m solo, tinto m (Col); (large) → café m americano
two white coffees, pleasedos cafés con leche, por favor
B. CPD coffee bar Ncafé m, cafetería f
coffee bean Ngrano m de café
coffee break Ndescanso m (para tomar café)
coffee cake N (Brit) → pastel m de café
coffee cup Ntaza f para café, tacita f, pocillo m (LAm)
coffee filter Nfiltro m de café
coffee grounds NPLposo msing de café
coffee house Ncafé m
coffee machine N (small) → máquina f de café, cafetera f; (= vending machine) → máquina f expendedora de café
coffee maker Nmáquina f de hacer café, cafetera f
coffee mill Nmolinillo m de café
coffee morning Ntertulia f formada para tomar el café por la mañana
coffee percolator N = coffee maker coffee plantation Ncafetal m
coffee service, coffee set Nservicio m de café
coffee shop Ncafé m
coffee spoon Ncucharilla f de café
coffee table Nmesita f para servir el café
coffee whitener Nleche f en polvo

coffee [ˈkɒfi] n
(= drink) → café m
a cup of coffee → un café
A cup of coffee, please → Un café, s'il vous plaît.
a coffee (= cup) → un café white coffee, black coffee
(= beans, powder) → café m
coffee bar n (British)café m
coffee bean ngrain m de café
coffee break npause-café f
coffee cake n
(British) (coffee-flavoured)moka au café)m >
(US)gâteau que l'on sert avec le café)m >
coffee-coloured [ˈkɒfikʌlərd] adj (dark)(couleur) café inv; (light)(couleur) café au lait inv
coffee cup ntasse f à café
coffee filter nfiltre m à café
coffee granules ngranulés mpl de café
coffee grinder nmoulin m à café
coffee machine n
(in cafe)percolateur m
(= domestic appliance) → cafetière f (électrique), machine f à café
(= vending machine) → machine f à café
coffee-maker [ˈkɒfimeɪkər] n (gen)cafetière f; (electric)cafetière f électrique
coffee mill nmoulin m à café
coffee morning n
(= party) réunion de femmes qui se retrouvent pour bavarder autour d'une tasse de café
(for fund-raising)vente où l'on sert le café)f de charité >
coffee pot ncafetière f
coffee shop n
(= cafe) → café m
(= shop) → magasin m de café
coffee spoon ncuiller f à café, cuillère f à café
coffee table ntable f basse
coffee-table book [ˌkɒfiteɪbəlˈbʊk] n livre de grand format illustré et destiné principalement à un usage décoratif

coffee
nKaffee m; two coffees, pleasezwei Kaffee, bitte

coffee in cpdsKaffee-;
coffee bar
nCafé nt
coffee bean
nKaffeebohne f
coffee break
nKaffeepause f
coffee cake
nMokkakuchen m
coffee cup
nKaffeetasse f
coffee filter
nKaffeefilter m
coffee grinder
nKaffeemühle f
coffee grounds
plKaffeesatz m
coffee house
n (also Hist) → Kaffeehaus nt
coffee machine
n (= coffee maker)Kaffeemaschine f; (= vending machine)Kaffee-Verkaufsautomat m
coffee maker
coffee percolator
coffeepot
nKaffeekanne f
coffee shop
nCafé nt, → Imbissstube f
coffee table
nCouchtisch m
coffee-table
adj coffee bookBildband m
coffee whitener

coffee [ˈkɒfɪ] ncaffè m inv
black coffee → caffè nero
white coffee (Am) coffee with cream → caffè con latte
two white coffees, please → due caffè con latte, per favore

coffee (ˈkofi) noun
(a drink made from) the ground beans of a shrub grown in eg Brazil.
adjective
the colour of the drink when mixed with milk.
ˈcoffee-pot noun
a container from which to serve coffee.
ˈcoffee-shop noun
a café serving coffee etc.

coffee قهوة káva kaffe Kaffee καφές café kahvi café kava caffè コーヒー 커피 koffie kaffe kawa café кофе kaffe กาแฟ kahve cà phê 咖啡
coffee
n.  café.


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