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ɪˌtæs, -ˌtɑs noun
1.
a small cup for serving strong black coffee after dinner.
2.
the coffee contained in such a cup.
Origin:
1835–45; < French: literally, half-cup
1835–45; < French: literally, half-cup
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demitasse (ˈdɛmɪˌtæs, French dəmitɑs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a small cup used to serve coffee, esp after a meal |
| 2. | the coffee itself |
| [C19: French, literally: half-cup] | |
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