In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
EUCHARISTICAL
Eu`cha*ris"tic, Eu`cha*ris"tic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. eucharistie.]
1. Giving thanks; expressing thankfulness; rejoicing. [Obs.] The eucharistical part of our daily devotions. Ray.
2. Pertaining to the Lord's Supper. "The eucharistic sacrament." Sir. G. C. Lewis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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