In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CHITINOUS
chitinous
(adjective) of or resembling chitin
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
chitinous (comparative more chitinous, superlative most chitinous)
Made of, pertaining to, or resembling chitin.
Source: Wiktionary
Chi"ti*nous, a.
Definition: Having the nature of chitin; consisting of, or containing, chitin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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