Pousse-cafe

(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Jan 21 2006 at 17:30:45

Pousse"-ca`fé" (?), n. [F., fr. pousser to push + café coffee.]

A drink served after coffee at dinner, usually one of several liqueurs, or cordials, of different specific gravities poured so as to remain separate in layers; hence, such a drink of cordials served at any time.

 

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