In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
SALAM
Sa*lam (sa*läm"), n. Etym: [Ar. salam peace, safety.]
Definition: A salutation or compliment of ceremony in the east by word or act; an obeisance, performed by bowing very low and placing the right palm on the forehead. [Written also salaam.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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