30.4413, Qs: Common Noun: ''Coke''

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LINGUIST List: Vol-30-4413. Thu Nov 21 2019. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 30.4413, Qs: Common Noun: ''Coke''

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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:11:46
From: Yukiho Shiratori [yukiho4ra10ri at gmail.com]
Subject: Common Noun: ''Coke''

 
A common noun "Coke" has the meaning "Coca-Cola" and any types of soft drink
which are manufactured by any kind of company.

I have one question:
When ordering soft drink at the cafe, do you use coke?

Thanks,
 

Linguistic Field(s): Semantics

Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Language Family(ies): English



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