In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENKEPHALIN
enkephalin
(noun) an endorphin having opiate qualities that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and elsewhere
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
enkephalin (plural enkephalins)
(biochemistry) Any of a group of pentapeptide endorphins that have opiate-like effects
Source: Wiktionary
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MALLET
(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
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