In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
XANTHOPUCCINE
Xan`tho*puc"cine, n. [Xantho-+ puccoon + -ine.] (Chem.)
Definition: One of three alkaloids found in the root of the yellow puccoon (Hydrastis Canadensis). It is a yellow crystalline substance, and resembles berberine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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