In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
NEARCTIC
Ne*arc"tic, a. Etym: [Neo + arctic.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a region of the earth's surface including all of temperate and arctic North America and Greenland. In the geographical distribution of animals, this region is marked off as the habitat certain species.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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