In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PERFERVID
ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid
(adjective) characterized by intense emotion; “ardent love”; “an ardent lover”; “a fervent desire to change society”; “a fervent admirer”; “fiery oratory”; “an impassioned appeal”; “a torrid love affair”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
perfervid (comparative more perfervid, superlative most perfervid)
Extremely, excessively, or feverishly passionate; zealous.
Synonyms
• fervid, eager, ardent, enthusiastic
Source: Wiktionary
Per*fer"vid, a. Etym: [Pref. per- + fervid.]
Definition: Very fervid; too fervid; glowing; ardent.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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