In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
NEISHOUT
Neis"hout, n. Etym: [From D. niezen to sneeze + hout wood.] (Bot.)
Definition: The mahogany-like wood of the South African tree Pteroxylon utile, the sawdust of which causes violent sneezing (whence the name). Also called sneezewood.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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