telve

Turkish

Etymology

Possibly borrowed from Persian دلو‎.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /tælˈve/
  • Hyphenation: tel‧ve

Noun

telve (definite accusative telveyi, plural telveler)

  1. coffee grounds

Synonyms
  • kahve posası
  • kahve tortusu
  • kahve telvesi

Usage notes
  • Because French press or coffee makers are less common than Turkish coffee in Turkey, telve usually refers to the coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup after Turkish coffee is served.
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