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Irish coffee

noun

Definition of Irish coffee

: hot sugared coffee and Irish whiskey topped with whipped cream

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1875

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Irish coffee

noun

Definition of Irish coffee for English Language Learners

  • : a drink of hot coffee with sugar, whiskey, and usually whipped cream

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