Definition of "demitasse" []

• A small cup of strong black coffee or espresso. (noun)
• The small cup used to serve this drink. (noun)

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• "Pour in demitasse cups, giving each a topping of foama clear indicator of an accomplished coffee maker."
• "One of the first lots of blue glassware included a couple small glasses, which the auctioneer described as "demitasse", and his father called "shot glasses"."
• "Slide 27: Variety • Bialetti models • Sizes (in "demitasse" cups) •"