copitan.
/kə(ʊ)ˈpiːtə/, U.S. /koʊˈpidə/ A tulip-shaped glass traditionally used in Spain for drinking sherry; a glass of sherry.
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1841 G. Borrow Zincali ii. iv. 288 Bring the bottle of anise; the señor and the señora must drink a copita.
1933 E. Hemingway Winner take Nothing (1934) 32 ‘You want another copita?’ the barman asked.
1961 Guardian 21 Nov. 17/1 The Copita is the traditional Sherry glass of Spain, with a specially designed tulip shape.
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