In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
vitious (comparative more vitious, superlative most vitious)
Obsolete form of vicious.
Source: Wiktionary
Vi"tious, a., Vi"tious*ly, adv., Vi"tious*ness, n.
Definition: See Vicious, Viciously, Viciousness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 May 2025
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.