popina/pɒˈpaɪnə/EtymologyLearned borrowing from Latin popīna. Doublet of cuisine and kitchen; more at cook.popina means an Ancient Roman bar or bistro, selling wine and simple foods. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.popina is pronounced /pɒˈpaɪnə/.nounAn Ancient Roman bar or bistro, selling wine and simple foods.