In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
GHOULISH
ghoulish, morbid
(adjective) suggesting the horror of death and decay; “morbid details”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ghoulish (comparative more ghoulish, superlative most ghoulish)
Of or pertaining to ghouls.
Of or pertaining to corpses and graverobbing.
Fascinated by corpses.
Source: Wiktionary
Ghoul"ish, a.
Definition: Characteristic of a ghoul; vampirelike; hyenalike.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SUPERFETATION
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