marocchino
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "If you stray from the Venice-Verona region, the chances that people will recognize the concept of a macchiatone greatly diminish. In Milano, a marocchino is a somewhat similar drink."
- "She headed toward the beverage lounge. "Could you make me a cup of Marocchino while you're there?" Smedrick yelled after her."
- "Italian Coffee Drinks / Including espresso, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, ristretto, marocchino & Americano"
- "“Oh, I’d be delighted to stop by. It’s been days since I’ve had a good coffee. Do you do marocchinos?” “Sure, though it’s called a mocha here and in the States.” “I’m from Alba, in Italy. We love our marocchinos.”"
- "Many a business deal or legal tussle had been settled (or sometimes started) over excellent lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, marocchinos, and shakeratos in dark corners of the colonial-era restaurant or on the terrace that enjoyed celebrated views of the Lowana River."
- "Kumquat changes its lineup of coffees monthly, including additions of restrained, calibrated coffee drinks. For February, the shop introduced a Valentine’s-themed concoction: the Ruby Marocchino espresso mixed with hot chocolate ganache and pineberry syrup."
Etymology
From Italian marocchino, ellipsis of caffè marocchino, from its colour, as marocchino was a type of light brown leather (see Morocco leather) used in the 1930s to make hair bands.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: marocchino