استكان

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Gulf Arabic

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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استكانة چاي وقند

From Persian استکان (estekân, glass, cup).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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استكان (istikānf (dual استكانتين (istikāntēn), plural استكانات (istikānāt))

  1. small, usually glassy teacups, used in homes, stores, and at social events to drink and serve tea to guests.
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  • فنيان (finyān, coffee demitasse)
  • كوب (kūb, a regular-sized cup for both tea or coffee)
  • قلاص (gḷāṣ, a large glass (larger than an istikan) used for all drinks, including tea)