COUPE


Meaning of COUPE in English

coupe 1

/koohp/ , n.

1. Also, coupé . a closed, two-door car shorter than a sedan of the same model.

2. coupé (defs. 1-3).

[ 1880-85; see COUPÉ ]

coupe 2

/koohp/ , n.

1. ice cream or sherbet mixed or topped with fruit, liqueur, whipped cream, etc.

2. a glass container for serving such a dessert, usually having a stem and a wide, deep bowl.

3. any rimless plate.

[ 1375-1425 for earlier senses "wicker basket, tub, cask"; 1890-95 for current senses; ME co ( u ) pe, OF coupe cuppa, L cupa cask, tub, barrel; cf. CUP ]

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