In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MYOCARDIUM
myocardium
(noun) the middle muscular layer of the heart wall
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
myocardium (plural myocardiums or myocardia)
(anatomy, cardiology) The muscular substance of the heart; the middle of the three layers forming the outer wall of the human heart.
Synonyms
• (muscular substance of the heart): cardiac muscle, heart muscle
Hypernyms
• (muscular substance of the heart): muscle
Source: Wiktionary
My`o*car"di*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)
Definition: The main substance of the muscular wall of the heart inclosed between the epicardium and endocardium.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MONASTICISM
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