In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
COOING
Verb
cooing
present participle of coo
Noun
cooing (plural cooings)
A coo; a cooing sound.
Source: Wiktionary
COO
Coo, v. i. [imp. & p.p. Cooed; p.pr. & vb.n. Cooing.]
1. To make a low repeated cry or sound, like the characteristic note of pigeons or doves. The stockdove only through the forest cooes, Mournfully hoarse. Thomson.
2. To show affection; to act in a loving way. See under Bill, v. i. "Billing or cooing." Byron.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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