zarf
[ zahrf ]
noun
(in the Levant) a holder, usually of ornamental metal, for a coffee cup without a handle.
Origin of zarf
1First recorded in 1830–40, zarf is from the Arabic word ẓarf vessel, sheath
- Also zurf.
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British Dictionary definitions for zarf
zarf
/ (zɑːf) /
noun
(esp in the Middle East) a holder, usually ornamental, for a hot coffee cup
Origin of zarf
1from Arabic: container, sheath
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