First Known Use: 1987
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macchiato
noun mac·chi·a·to \ˌmä-kē-ˈä-(ˌ)tō\
Definition of MACCHIATO
: espresso topped with a thin layer of foamed milk
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Origin of MACCHIATO
Italian, short for caffè macchiato literally, coffee with a spot (of milk)
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