#5 All About Coffee Page by Page: Chapter 1
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The Exchange
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audio
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Coffee
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Publication Date |
Nov 12, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:34:13

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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

 

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In this episode, host Mike Ferguson delves into the etymology of the word 'coffee' as explored in William Harrison Ukers' in Chapter 1 of All About Coffee. The conversation covers the linguistic challenges and historical perspectives surrounding the origins of the word, including references to various scholars and their contributions to the understanding of coffee's etymology. The episode also highlights the significance of cultural exchanges and the evolution of language as it pertains to coffee.

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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

 

Visit and Explore Covoya!

 

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