In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
geckos
plural of gecko
geckos
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gecko
Source: Wiktionary
Geck"o, n.; pl. Geckoes. Etym: [Cf. F. & G. gecko; -- so called from the sound which the animal utters.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any lizard of the family Geckonidæ. The geckoes are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and vertical, elliptical pupils. Their toes are generally expanded, and furnished with adhesive disks, by which they can run over walls and ceilings. They are numerous in warm countries, and a few species are found in Europe and the United States. See Wall gecko, Fanfoot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 March 2025
(noun) bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.