cófra
/ˈkoːfˠɾˠə/
The Irish word for cupboard is cófra.
cófra is a noun used to refer to a cabinet, closet or other piece of furniture designed for storing food, dishware or cookware.
Meaning: a cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkoːfˠɾˠə/
Did you know?
- While cófra now refers to a piece of furniture, it is a linguistic descendant of the Ancient Greek word κόφινος, which meant 'basket'.
- The word cófra is a direct linguistic cousin to the English word 'coffer', which refers to a strongbox used for holding valuables.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cófra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cófra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
