In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
EURAFRIC
Eur*af"ric, Eur*af"ri*can, a. [Europe + Afric, African.]
1. (Geog.)
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or designating, the continents of Europe and Africa combined.
2. (Zoögeography) Pert. to or designating a region including most of Europe and northern Africa south to the Sahara.
3. Of European and African descent.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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