In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
Moresques
plural of Moresque
Source: Wiktionary
Mo*resque", a. Etym: [F., fr. It. moresco, or Sp. morisco. See Morris.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to, or in the manner or style of, the Moors; Moorish.
– n.
Definition: The Moresque style of architecture or decoration. See Moorish architecture, under Moorish. [Written also mauresque.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 February 2025
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; āan acrimonious disputeā; ābitter about the divorceā
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.