capocino
/ka.poˈtʃi.no/
IT
A common misspelling of cappuccino, an Italian-origin coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk foam.
She ordered a capocino at the new café downtown.
She ordered a misspelled cappuccino at the new café downtown.
Etymology
It is an altered misspelling of the Italian word cappuccino, which derives from Capuchin friars, named for the color of their hooded habits matching the drink's hue.
Memory Aid
Remember the extra 'p' and double 'p' for the correct spelling: cappuccino, not capocino.
Collocations
iced capocinovanilla capocino
Synonyms
misspelled cappuccino