In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MEDICINAL
medicative, medicinal
(adjective) having the properties of medicine; “medicative drugs”; “medicinal herbs”; “medicinal properties”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
medicinal (not comparable)
Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.
Tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain.
Tasting like medicine; particularly of sweetish artificial flavours similar to cherry, almond or licorice.
Noun
medicinal (plural medicinals)
Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes.
Anagrams
• adminicle, miniclade
Source: Wiktionary
Me*dic"i*nal, a. Etym: [L. medicinalis: cf. F. médicinal. See Medicine.]
1. Having curative or palliative properties; used for the cure or alleviation of bodily disorders; as, medicinal tinctures, plants, or springs. Drop tears as fast as the Arabian trees Their medicinal gum. Shak.
2. Of or pertaining to medicine; medical.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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