In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
WOODRUFFS
Noun
woodruffs
plural of woodruff
Source: Wiktionary
WOODRUFF
Wood"ruff`, Wood"roof`, n. Etym: [AS. wudurofe. See Wood, n., and cf. Ruff a plaited collar.] (Bot.)
Definition: A little European herb (Asperula odorata) having a pleasant taste. It is sometimes used for flavoring wine. See Illust. of Whorl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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