Etymology

Coca-Cola

Today it means: A serving of Coca-Cola. Full definition →

English cola ← Spanish coca ← Aymara kuka
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  1. Quechuakuka
  2. Aymarakuka
  3. Spanishcoca
  4. Englishcoca
  5. Englishcola
  6. English todayCoca-Cola

From two of its original ingredients, coca leaves and cola nut.

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