In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
MOUTHFUL
taste, mouthful
(noun) a small amount eaten or drunk; “take a taste--you’ll like it”
mouthful
(noun) the quantity that can be held in the mouth
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
mouthful (plural mouthfuls or mouthsful)
The amount that will fit in a mouth.
(slang) Quite a bit.
Something difficult to pronounce or say.
Synonym: jawbreaker
A tirade of abusive language (especially in the term “give someone a mouthful”)
Synonyms
• (quantity of liquid): See also mouthful
Etymology 2
Adjective
mouthful (comparative more mouthful, superlative most mouthful)
Bombastic or awkward.
Source: Wiktionary
Mouth"ful, n.; pl. Mouthfuls (.
1. As much as is usually put into the mouth at one time.
2. Hence, a small quantity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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