Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A small cup, as of coffee served after dinner.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A small cup for, or of, black coffee.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream
- noun small coffee cup; for serving black coffee
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Examples
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No, no ... it's all about the demi-tasse of piping hot, pitch black espresso for him.
Archive 2008-12-01 Sarah 2008
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References: le brouillard (m) = fog; demitasse (or demi-tasse, literally "half cup"); Dolcetto = a wine grape variety grown in northern Italy; bagna cauda (literally "hot bath") = a warm sauce (anchovies, olive oil, and garlic) for bread and boiled/roasted vegetables
French Word-A-Day: 2008
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This hot chocolate -- served in a demi-tasse, with accompanying dish of fresh whipped cream -- was thick and intense, with a hint of spice.
The Best Kept Secret in Seattle: Sweet & Savory in Mount Baker 2006
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French Vocabulary le brouillard= fog demitasse or demi-tasse, literally "half cup"
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French Vocabulary le brouillard= fog demitasse or demi-tasse, literally "half cup"
French Word-A-Day: 2008
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This hot chocolate -- served in a demi-tasse, with accompanying dish of fresh whipped cream -- was thick and intense, with a hint of spice.
The Best Kept Secret in Seattle: Sweet & Savory in Mount Baker 2006
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Marie-Françoise = Read a story written by my French aunt; le brouillard (m) = fog; demitasse (or demi-tasse, literally "half cup");
French Word-A-Day: 2008
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This hot chocolate -- served in a demi-tasse, with accompanying dish of fresh whipped cream -- was thick and intense, with a hint of spice.
Seattle Bon Vivant: 2006
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I drink Spritzers just like Mr Slim but in a pint glass not demi-tasse.
Euro-Girlie Slimbolala 2006
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This hot chocolate -- served in a demi-tasse, with accompanying dish of fresh whipped cream -- was thick and intense, with a hint of spice.
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