ex·pres·so
| \ ik-ˈspre-(ˌ)sō
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less common variant of espresso
1
: coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans
2
: a cup of espresso
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“Expresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expresso. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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