In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PYLONS
Noun
pylons
plural of pylon
Source: Wiktionary
PYLON
Py"lon, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (a) A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway. Massive pylons adorned with obelisks in front. J. W. Draper.
(b) An Egyptian gateway to a large building (with or without flanking towers).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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