In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SYNTONINS
Noun
syntonins
plural of syntonin
Source: Wiktionary
SYNTONIN
Syn"to*nin, n. Etym: [Cf. Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: A proteid substance (acid albumin) formed from the albuminous matter of muscle by the action of dilute acids; -- formerly called musculin. See Acid albumin, under Albumin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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