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cup

nounfeminine/ʃiˈkaɾɐ/high

xi·ca·ra

Definition

A small container, usually with a handle, used for drinking liquids such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
She poured the coffee into a fine porcelain cup.
He broke the handle of his favorite cup.
Common collocations
cup of coffeetea cupcup handle

Etymology

Do árabe 'sikkah' (molde, forma) ou 'shakkah'.

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