Well attestedFrom the people of the place
americano
noun · first attested 20th century
The coffee is named for the Americans who wanted it weaker.
Espresso lengthened with hot water.
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- 20th century
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- noun
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americano
The name is Italian for American, and the usual account credits soldiers in Italy who diluted espresso toward the coffee they knew at home.
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