In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DULCAMARIN
Dul`ca*ma"rin, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A glucoside extracted from the bittersweet (Solanum Dulcamara), as a yellow amorphous substance. It probably occasions the compound taste. See Bittersweet, 3(a).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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