In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
DOWNSPOUT
Etymology
Noun
downspout (plural downspouts)
A vertical pipe or conduit that carries rainwater from the scupper, guttering of a building to a lower roof level, drain, ground or storm water runoff system.
Synonyms
• downpipe
• drainpipe
• leader
Source: Wiktionary
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ACRIMONIOUS
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; āan acrimonious disputeā; ābitter about the divorceā
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