caraffa

Italian

Etymology

Probably from Arabic غُرْفَة‎ (ḡurfa, “cup or dipper”), from غَرَفَ‎ (ḡarafa, “to ladle”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaˈraf.fa/
• Rhymes: -affa
• Syllabification: ca‧ràf‧fa

Noun

caraffa f (plural caraffe)

1. carafe
2. decanter (for wine etc.)
3. pitcher
4. ewer