Culaccino

Meaning: The ring or stain left on a surface by a wet or cold glass — that small, damp circle that your drink leaves behind.

Literally: Bottom / little end

Origin: Italian culo ('bottom') + diminutive -accino; also the last sip remaining in a glass.

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