cappuccino

Where does the word "cappuccino" come from? It comes from Italian cappuccino, and was adopted directly into English (1940s).

Cappuccino’s story begins in Italian: cappuccino meant “relating to the Capuchin order.” Named for the brown-hooded robes of Capuchin friars, resembling the drink's color. It reached English by 1940s as cappuccino. Named for the brown robes of Capuchin friars. Today, cappuccino means a coffee drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam.

1. Stage 1 · Italian · 1900s cappuccino "relating to the Capuchin order", named for the brown-hooded robes of Capuchin friars, resembling the drink's color.
2. Stage 2 · English · 1940s cappuccino "espresso topped with steamed, foamed milk", named for the brown robes of Capuchin friars.