In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
U"va, n. Etym: [L., a grape.] (Bot.)
Definition: A small pulpy or juicy fruit containing several seeds and having a thin skin, as a grape.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
30 December 2024
(adjective) inappropriate to reality or facts; “delusive faith in a wonder drug”; “delusive expectations”; “false hopes”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.