In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
fucus
(noun) any member of the genus Fucus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
fuci
plural of fucus
Source: Wiktionary
Fu"cus, n.; pl. Fuci. Etym: [L. rock lichen, orchil, used as a red dye, red or purple color, disguise, deceit.]
1. A paint; a dye; also, false show. [Obs.]
2. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of tough, leathery seaweeds, usually of a dull brownish green color; rockweed.
Note: Formerly most marine alg were called fuci.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
9 May 2025
(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.