Coffee seed: meaning, definitions and examples

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coffee seed

 

[ ˈkɒfi siːd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drink

A coffee seed is a small, oval-shaped seed that is found inside the fruit of the coffee plant. It is roasted and ground to make the popular beverage known as coffee.

Synonyms

coffee bean

Examples of usage

  • I start my day with a cup of freshly brewed coffee made from coffee seeds.
  • She prefers dark roast coffee seeds for a richer flavor.
Context #2 | Noun

botany

In botanical terms, a coffee seed is a dicotyledon seed of the coffee plant. It contains two embryonic leaves and serves as the primary source of propagation for the plant.

Synonyms

coffee bean

Examples of usage

  • The coffee seed is carefully planted in nutrient-rich soil to grow into a coffee plant.
  • Botanists study the structure and germination process of coffee seeds.

Translations

Translations of the word "coffee seed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 semente de café

🇮🇳 कॉफी का बीज

🇩🇪 Kaffeebohne

🇮🇩 biji kopi

🇺🇦 кавове зерно

🇵🇱 ziarno kawy

🇯🇵 コーヒーの種

🇫🇷 graine de café

🇪🇸 semilla de café

🇹🇷 kahve çekirdeği

🇰🇷 커피 씨

🇸🇦 بذور القهوة

🇨🇿 kávové zrno

🇸🇰 kávové zrno

🇨🇳 咖啡豆

🇸🇮 kavno zrno

🇮🇸 kaffibaun

🇰🇿 кофе дәні

🇬🇪 ყავის მარცვალი

🇦🇿 qəhvə dənəsi

🇲🇽 semilla de café

Word origin

The term 'coffee seed' is commonly used to refer to what is more popularly known as a 'coffee bean'. The coffee plant, originating from Ethiopia, produces these seeds that have been cultivated and consumed for centuries. The process of roasting and grinding coffee seeds to make coffee has evolved over time, becoming a staple beverage enjoyed worldwide.