zarf

[ zahrf ]

noun

1. (in the Levant) a holder, usually of ornamental metal, for a coffee cup without a handle.

zarf

/ zɑːf /

noun

1. (esp in the Middle East) a holder, usually ornamental, for a hot coffee cup

Word History and Origins

Origin of zarf¹

First recorded in 1830–40, zarf is from the Arabic word ẓarf vessel, sheath

Word History and Origins

Origin of zarf¹

from Arabic: container, sheath