In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
MARRONS
Noun
marrons
plural of marron
Proper noun
Marrons
plural of Marron
Source: Wiktionary
MARRON
Mar*ron", n. Etym: [See Maroon, a.]
1. A large chestnut. [Obs.] Holland.
2. A chestnut color; maroon.
3. (Pyrotechny & Mil.)
Definition: A paper or pasteboard box or shell, wound about with strong twine, filled with an explosive, and ignited with a fuse, -- used to make a noise like a cannon. [Written also maroon.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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