In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
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UREDO
U*re"do, n. Etym: [L., a blast, blight, a burning itch, fr. urere to burn, to scorch.]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: One of the stages in the life history of certain rusts (Uredinales), regarded at one time as a distinct genus. It is a summer stage preceding the teleutospore, or winter stage. See Uredinales, in the Supplement.
2. (Med.)
Definition: Nettle rash. See Urticaria.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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