In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ATARACTIC
ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising
(adjective) tending to soothe or tranquilize; “valium has a tranquilizing effect”; “took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”
tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic
(noun) a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ataractic (comparative more ataractic, superlative most ataractic)
(pharmaceutical effect) That has a tranquilizing effect
Noun
ataractic (plural ataractics)
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
Source: Wiktionary
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