In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
Pon"tile, a. Etym: [L. pontilis pertaining to a bridge.] (Anat.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the pons Varolii. See Pons.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 June 2024
(noun) any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.