In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CUCURBITE
Cu*cur"bit Cu*cur"bite (k-kr"bt), n. Etym: [L. cucurbita a gourd: cf. F. cucurbite. See Gourd.] (Chem.)
Definition: A vessel of flask for distillation, used with, or forming part of, an alembic; a matrass; -- originally in the shape of a gourd, with a wide mouth. See Alembic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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