In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
Sin*am"ine, n. Etym: [Sinapis + melamine.] (Chem.)
Definition: A bitter white crystalline nitrogenous substance, obtained indirectly from oil of mustard and ammonia; -- called also allyl melamine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 March 2025
(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.