In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
BENZONAPHTOL
Ben`zo*naph"thol, n. Also Ben`zo*naph"tol . [Benzoin + naphthol.] (Chem.)
Definition: A white crystalline powder used as an intestinal antiseptic; beta-naphthol benzoate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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