In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LUTEOLIN
Noun
luteolin (countable and uncountable, plural luteolins)
(organic compound) A particular flavone, found in many vegetables, that functions as an antioxidant
Source: Wiktionary
Lu"te*o*lin, n. Etym: [From NL. Reseda luteola, fr. L. luteolus yellowish, fr. luteus: cf. F. lutéoline. See Luteous.] (Chem.)
Definition: A yellow dyestuff obtained from the foliage of the dyer's broom (Reseda luteola).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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