In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
BENITIER
Etymology
Noun
benitier (plural benitiers)
(Christianity) The vase or vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches.
Synonyms
• stoup
Source: Wiktionary
Bé*ni"tier`, n. Etym: [F., fr. bénir to bless.] (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: A holy-water stoup. Shipley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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