In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
RAMEQUIN
ramekin, ramequin
(noun) a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions
ramekin, ramequin
(noun) a cheese dish made with egg and bread crumbs that is baked and served in individual fireproof dishes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
ramequin (plural ramequins)
Alternative form of ramekin
Source: Wiktionary
Ram"e*quin, n. Etym: [F.] (Cookery)
Definition: A mixture of cheese, eggs, etc., formed in a mold, or served on bread. [Written also ramekin.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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