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The podcast explores the etymology of the word coffee.
Etymology involves phonetic changes and linguistic borrowings.
Hobson-Jobson is a key reference for English borrowings from Indian languages.
The Arabic word for coffee is qahwah, which evolved into various forms.
Skepticism exists regarding the connection between coffee and the Kaffa region.
Historical figures like Sir James Murray contributed to the understanding of coffee's etymology.
The debate among scholars continues regarding the origins of the word coffee.
Phonetic changes play a crucial role in the evolution of the word coffee.
French perspectives on coffee's etymology highlight differing opinions.
Biographical insights on key figures enrich the discussion of coffee's history.
00:00 Introduction to All About Coffee
01:05 Etymology of Coffee: The Beginning
03:30 Exploring Hobson-Jobson and Linguistic Borrowings
05:56 The Arabic Roots of Coffee
09:45 Skepticism Towards Kaffa and African Origins
11:39 The Role of Historical Figures in Coffee's Etymology
14:00 The Debate Among Scholars
20:12 Phonetic Changes in Coffee's Evolution
24:25 French Perspectives on Coffee's Etymology
27:07 Biographical Insights on Key Figures
29:46 Poetic Reflections on Coffee's Heritage
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Takeaways
The podcast explores the etymology of the word coffee.
Etymology involves phonetic changes and linguistic borrowings.
Hobson-Jobson is a key reference for English borrowings from Indian languages.
The Arabic word for coffee is qahwah, which evolved into various forms.
Skepticism exists regarding the connection between coffee and the Kaffa region.
Historical figures like Sir James Murray contributed to the understanding of coffee's etymology.
The debate among scholars continues regarding the origins of the word coffee.
Phonetic changes play a crucial role in the evolution of the word coffee.
French perspectives on coffee's etymology highlight differing opinions.
Biographical insights on key figures enrich the discussion of coffee's history.
00:00 Introduction to All About Coffee
01:05 Etymology of Coffee: The Beginning
03:30 Exploring Hobson-Jobson and Linguistic Borrowings
05:56 The Arabic Roots of Coffee
09:45 Skepticism Towards Kaffa and African Origins
11:39 The Role of Historical Figures in Coffee's Etymology
14:00 The Debate Among Scholars
20:12 Phonetic Changes in Coffee's Evolution
24:25 French Perspectives on Coffee's Etymology
27:07 Biographical Insights on Key Figures
29:46 Poetic Reflections on Coffee's Heritage
FREE AUDIO BOOK OF ALL ABOUT COFFEE AT LIBRIVOX
Part of The Exchange Coffee Podcasting Network
TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY
Visit and Explore Covoya!

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