In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PROOESTRACUM
Pro*ƶs"tra*cum, n.; pl. Proƶstraca. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoƶl.)
Definition: The anterior prolongation of the guard of the phragmocone of belemnites and allied fossil cephalopods, whether horny or calcareous. See Illust. of Phragmocone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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