In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACINOSE
acinar, acinous, acinose, acinic
(adjective) pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
acinose (not comparable)
Consisting of acini, or minute granular concretions.
Anagrams
• Asencio, icosane
Source: Wiktionary
Ac"i*nose`, Ac"i*nous a. Etym: [L. acinosus, fr. acinus grapestone.]
Definition: Consisting of acini, or minute granular concretions; as, acinose or acinous glands. Kirwan.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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