In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
AORTIC
aortal, aortic
(adjective) of or relating to the aorta
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
aortic (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.
Synonym: aortal
Source: Wiktionary
A*or"tic, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the aorta.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AIR
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
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