In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
CITRIC
citric
(adjective) of or related to citric acid
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
citric (not comparable)
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the citron or lemon.
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Source: Wiktionary
Cit"ric, a. Etym: [Cf. F. citrique. See Citron.] (Chem.)
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the citron or lemon; as, citric acid. Citric acid (Chem.), an organic acid, C3H4OH.(CO2H)3, extracted from lemons, currants, gooseberies, etc., as a white crystalline substance, having a pleasant sour taste.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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