zarf

[ zahrf ]

noun
  1. (in the Levant) a holder, usually of ornamental metal, for a coffee cup without a handle.

Origin of zarf

1
First recorded in 1830–40, zarf is from the Arabic word ẓarf vessel, sheath

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British Dictionary definitions for zarf

zarf

/ (zɑːf) /


noun
  1. (esp in the Middle East) a holder, usually ornamental, for a hot coffee cup

Origin of zarf

1
from Arabic: container, sheath

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