In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
FUNGIN
Fun"gin, n. Etym: [L. fungus mushroom: cf. F, fongine, fungine.] (Chem.)
Definition: A name formerly given to cellulose found in certain fungi and mushrooms.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) without care or thought for others; “the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; ‘Let them eat cake’”
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