In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
referendum
(noun) a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate
Source: WordNet® 3.1
referenda
(proscribed) plural of referendum
Source: Wiktionary
Ref`er*en"dum (rf`r*n"dm), n. Etym: [Gerundive fr. L. referre. See Refer.]
1. A diplomatic agent's note asking for instructions from his government concerning a particular matter or point.
2. The right to approve or reject by popular vote a meassure passed upon by a legislature.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
13 June 2025
(noun) an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; “the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.