proper noun
mocha
A port city in Yemen historically associated with the coffee trade.
Mocha is a port city on Yemen's Red Sea coast.
Etymology
Mocha is the English form of the Yemeni port-name al-Mukha. Its historical importance in coffee exports caused the place-name to become strongly associated with coffee.
More examples
- Our map shows Mocha on the western coast of Yemen.
- The exhibit traces the history of coffee exports through Mocha.
- Coffee grown inland once reached overseas markets through Mocha.