Dictionary - English
coffee
- Any of various tropical African shrubs or trees of the genus Coffea, especially C. arabica, widely cultivated in the tropics for their seeds that are dried, roasted, and ground to prepare a stimulating aromatic drink. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- The beanlike seeds of this plant, enclosed within a pulpy fruit. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition / listen
- The beverage prepared from the seeds of this plant. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition / listen
- A moderate brown to dark brown or dark grayish brown. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition / listen
- An informal social gathering at which coffee and other refreshments are served. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition / listen
