Turkish coffee
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Turkish coffee
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Graphene flakes can sink to the bottom of our container like the Turkish coffee grounds.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 23, 2023
He had nowhere to store his valuables from the house, he added, sipping Turkish coffee in a paper cup outside the teahouse.
From Reuters ● Feb. 25, 2023
Those gathered said Orcan was home to a tight-knit community, where neighbours would frequently visit each other's homes for tea or strong Turkish coffee.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2023
The new routine was inspired by Antoniou’s aunt, who rather than reading tea leaves read Turkish coffee grounds.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
Something wasn't right. no thick scent of Turkish coffee brewing.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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