In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CORNFLOUR
cornstarch, cornflour
(noun) starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cornflour (usually uncountable, plural cornflours)
(British) A very fine starch powder derived from maize (US corn) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.
Synonyms
• (fine starch derived from maize): cornstarch (US)
Source: Wiktionary
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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