cappuccino
UK: ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ | US: ˌkɑːpəˈtʃiːnoʊ
n. 1. A type of Italian coffee made with espresso and steamed milk, often topped with foamed milk.
n. 2. A light brown color resembling the hue of the drink.
cappuccino = cappucc<hood> + ino<diminutive suffix>
- cappucc<hood>: Derived from Italian cappuccio (hood), referencing the Capuchin friars' brown hooded robes.
- ino<diminutive suffix>: An Italian suffix indicating smallness or endearment.
Etymology Origin:
The word cappuccino traces back to the Capuchin friars (Cappuccini in Italian), a 16th-century Franciscan order known for their distinctive brown hooded robes. The drink’s name humorously likens its color to the friars’ attire. The suffix -ino softens the term, giving it a diminutive, affectionate quality. The connection between the coffee and the friars was cemented in Vienna in the 18th century, where "Kapuziner" referred to coffee with milk—later refined in Italy to the modern cappuccino.
She ordered a cappuccino with extra foam.
The café’s cappuccino was perfectly balanced, with a rich espresso base.
His sweater matched the warm cappuccino shade of the autumn leaves.
In Italy, locals often drink cappuccino only in the morning.
The barista artfully poured a heart into the cappuccino’s foam.