In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CASTILIAN
Castilian
(noun) the Spanish language as spoken in Castile
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Cas*til"ian, n. Etym: [Sp. castellano, from Castila, NL. Castilia, Castella. Castile, which received its name from the castles erected on the frontiers as a barrier against the Moors.]
1. An inhabitant or native of Castile, in Spain.
2. The Spanish language as spoken in Castile.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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