In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CIRCENSIAN
Etymology
Adjective
Circensian (not comparable)
Of or relating to, or held in, the Circus Maximus of Ancient Rome.
the pleasure of the Circensian shows
Source: Wiktionary
Cir*cen"sial, Cir*cen"sian, a. Etym: [L. Circensis, ludi Circenses, the games in the Circus Maximus.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to, or held in, the Circus, In Rome. The pleasure of the Circensian shows. Holyday.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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