In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LUDWIGITE
Lud"wig*ite, n. Etym: [Named after the chemist Ludwig.] (Min.)
Definition: A borate of iron and magnesia, occurring in fibrous masses of a blackish green color.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
6 June 2025
PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
Coffee Trivia
