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Meaning of POUSSE-CAF'E

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pousse"-ca`f['e]"\, n. [F., fr. pousser to push +
caf['e] 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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