In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
elfin, elfish, elvish
(adjective) usually good-naturedly mischievous; “perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight”; “elvish tricks”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Elvish
(fantasy) The language spoken by elves.
elvish (comparative more elvish, superlative most elvish)
Of or having to do with elves; elven.
• see list in elven
Source: Wiktionary
Elv"ish, a.
1. Pertaining to elves; implike; mischievous; weird; also, vacant; absent in demeanor. See Elfish. He seemeth elvish by his countenance. Chaucer.
2. Mysterious; also, foolish. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 June 2024
(adjective) characterized by or indicating poverty; “the country had a poor economy”; “they lived in the poor section of town”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.