Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Moka

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A moka pot.

    "In a moka, water boils in a closed chamber with enough headroom to allow a head of steam to collect. The pressure from the steam forces the hot water to escape from the chamber and pass through the ground coffee."

  2. 2
    A ritualized system of exchange in the Mount Hagen area of Papua New Guinea, involving reciprocal gifts of pigs that regulate social status. uncountable

Etymology

Probably from Italian moka.

See also for "moka"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: moka