Question 1

Where does the French word "mazagran" come from?

Accepted Answer

From the name of Mazagran, a town in Algeria where a French garrison successfully withstood a siege in 1840. The soldiers, it is said, held out thanks to hot coffee, mixed with sugar and brandy. It is in memory of this battle that this drink became popular in France, and a French manufacturer created a conical, handleless porcelain cup.

Question 2

What does "mazagran" mean in French?

Accepted Answer

A deep conical cup without a handle, but with a foot, often made of earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain.
A beverage served in a deep glass, made with black coffee, sugar, and brandy.

Question 3

What is the plural of the French word "mazagran"?

Accepted Answer

mazagrans

mazagran

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