In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
EOZOON
E`o*zo"ƶn, n.; pl. Eozoƶns, L. Eozoa. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. 'hw`s dawn + zw^,on an animal.] (Paleon.)
Definition: A peculiar structure found in the ArchƦan limestones of Canada and other regions. By some geologists it is believed to be a species of gigantic Foraminifera, but others consider it a concretion, without organic structure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACRIMONIOUS
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