In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PALMITE
Pal"mite, n. Etym: [From Palm.] (Bot.)
Definition: A South African plant (Prionium Palmita) of the Rush family, having long serrated leaves. The stems have been used for making brushes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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