In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALBUMINOIDS
Noun
albuminoids
plural of albuminoid
Source: Wiktionary
ALBUMINOID
Al*bu"mi*noid, a. Etym: [L. albumen + -oid.] (Chem.)
Definition: Resembling albumin.
– n.
Definition: One of a class of organic principles (called also proteids) which form the main part of organized tissues. Brunton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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