portafilter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Blend of portable + filter, or possibly incompletely calqued from Italian portafiltro "filter-carrier".
Meanings
- A holder for ground espresso coffee that is attached to a group in an espresso machine to produce espresso.
- A similar-shaped device but without a bottom opening, used to backflush or clean an espresso machine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| portafilters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |