"marocchino" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: marocchinos [plural]
Etymology: From Italian marocchino, ellipsis of caffè marocchino, from its colour, as marocchino was a type of light brown leather (see Morocco leather) used in the 1930s to make hair bands. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|marocchino}} Italian marocchino Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} marocchino (countable and uncountable, plural marocchinos)
  1. A coffee drink made with a shot of espresso, cocoa powder and milk froth. Wikipedia link: Morocco leather Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Coffee
    Sense id: en-marocchino-en-noun-kOZidcX- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English quotations with omitted translation

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