In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NOOTROPIC
Etymology
Noun
nootropic (plural nootropics)
(medicine) Any substance purported to increase or enhance cognitive abilities.
(pharmacology) A drug that enhances learning and memory and lacks the usual pharmacology of other psychotropic drugs (e.g. sedation, motor stimulation) and possesses very few side effects and extremely low toxicity.
Synonyms
• smart drug
• memory enhancer
Hyponyms
• piracetam
• caffeine
Anagrams
• coportion
Source: Wiktionary
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