In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JABORANDI
Etymology
Noun
jaborandi (plural jaborandis)
Any of several species of the genus Pilocarpus of plants, some of which are important medicinally.
Source: Wiktionary
Jab`o*ran"di, n. (Bot.)
Definition: The native name of a South American rutaceous shrub (Pilocarpus pennatifolius). The leaves are used in medicine as an diaphoretic and sialogogue.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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