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.
CLARIES
CLARY
Clar"y, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Clarion.]
Definition: To make a loud or shrill noise. [Obs.] Golding.
Cla"ry, n. Etym: [Cf. LL. sclarea, scarlea, D. & G. scharlei, F. sclarée.] (Bot.)
Definition: A plant (Salvia sclarea) of the Sage family, used in flavoring soups. Clary water, a composition of clary flowers with brandy, etc., formerly used as a cardiac.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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