The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pousse-caf'e
Pousse-caf'e \Pousse"-ca`f['e]"\, n. [F., fr. pousser to push + caf['e] coffee.] A drink served after coffee at dinner, usually one of several liqueurs, or cordials, of different specific gravities poured so as to remain separate in layers; hence, such a drink of cordials served at any time.