In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ADONIC
Adonic
(adjective) having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee; “the verse of the laments is Adonic”
Adonic
(adjective) or relating to or like Adonis
Adonic, Adonic line
(noun) a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis
Source: WordNet® 3.1
A*don"ic, a. Etym: [F. adonique: cf. L. Adonius.]
Definition: Relating to Adonis, famed for his beauty.
– n.
Definition: An Adonic verse. Adonic verse, a verse consisting of a dactyl and spondee.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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