frappe
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- noun
- /fræˈpeɪ/
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frappé
- I have only purchased these and made them at home as regular coffee (no latte, frappe, etc.).
Examples
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A creamy frappe with hints of vanilla and a splash of rum is the perfect treat after dinner.
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- Anyone seen my frappe?.
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Follow old cousin Fred to the land of strawberry frappe.
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So I'm hoping this is going to taste like the Starbucks Mint Chocolate Cream Frappe, right?
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The waitress with a ton of makeup and a pockmarked nose took our order: two mocha frappes.
Fiction book (1993) -
During the hot summer days, I love sipping on a refreshing frappe made with coffee and ice.
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At the café, she ordered a frappe topped with whipped cream and drizzled chocolate.
Synonyms
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A cold sweet drink made with crushed ice
Surface Forms
Etymology
Frappe comes from French frappé, from frapper meaning 'to hit' or 'to beat'. Think of liqueur poured over shaved ice so the ice 'strikes' and chills the drink, which is why a frappe is an iced, refreshing drink.