single-origin
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/ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈɔrɪdʒɪn/
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/ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/
from one source
Etymology
'single-origin' is a modern English compound formed from 'single' + 'origin'. 'single' ultimately derives from Latin 'singulus' (meaning 'one, individual') via Old French and Middle English; 'origin' comes from Latin 'origo, originis' (meaning 'beginning, source').
'single-origin' emerged in contemporary English (especially in food and beverage marketing) as a compound phrase meaning 'from a single origin'. The component 'single' entered English via Old French and Middle English from Latin 'singulus'; 'origin' came into English from Latin 'origo' through Old French/Latin influences.
Initially used descriptively to indicate that something came 'from a single origin'; over time it has become a standard marketing and quality descriptor for products (notably coffee and chocolate) emphasizing traceability and provenance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a product (especially coffee or chocolate) that comes from a single origin; an item marketed or described as single-origin.
This store offers several single-origins from different countries.
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Adjective 1
produced from beans or other ingredients that come from a single geographic origin (farm, region, or country), not blended from multiple origins.
She prefers single-origin coffee because it showcases the unique flavors of its region.
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Last updated: 2025/12/07 05:08