In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
THEURGICAL
Etymology
Adjective
theurgical (comparative more theurgical, superlative most theurgical)
Of or pertaining to magic.
With a theurgical flourish, he pulled a rabbit from the hat.
Source: Wiktionary
The*ur"gic, The*ur"gic*al, a. Etym: [L. theurgicus, Gr. théurgique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to theurgy; magical. Theurgic hymns, songs of incantation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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