Coffee
/ˈkɔː.fi/noun
A brewed beverage made from roasted coffee beans.
Did you know?The word 'coffee' traces back to the Arabic term 'qahwa', which originally referred to wine, hinting at its intoxicating effects!
Etymological Timeline
9th Century
Arabic
قهوة (qahwa)
“Originally referred to wine or intoxicating drink.”
15th Century
Turkish
kahve
“Adopted from Arabic, referring specifically to the coffee beverage.”
16th Century
Italian
caffè
“Borrowed from Turkish, meaning coffee.”
17th Century
English
coffee
“Introduced into English from Italian, denoting the drink made from roasted beans.”