In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CONVALESCENT
convalescent, recovering
(adjective) returning to health after illness or debility; “convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed”
convalescent
(noun) a person who is recovering from illness
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
convalescent (not comparable)
recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness
of convalescence or convalescents
Noun
convalescent (plural convalescents)
A person recovering from illness.
Source: Wiktionary
Con`va*les"cent, a. Etym: [L. convalescens, -entis, p.pr.: cf. F. convalescent.]
1. Recovering from siclness or debility; partially restored to health or strength.
2. Of or pertaining to convalescence.
Con`va*les"cent, n.
Definition: One recovering from sickness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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