In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ANTIMALARIAL
antimalarial, antimalarial drug
(noun) a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
antimalarial (plural antimalarials)
An agent that prevents or counteracts malaria.
Adjective
antimalarial (comparative more antimalarial, superlative most antimalarial)
Preventing or counteracting malaria.
Source: Wiktionary
An`ti*ma*la"ri*al, a.
Definition: Good against malaria.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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20 November 2024
ENEMA
(noun) an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
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