In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ABACAS
Noun
abacas
plural of abaca
Anagrams
• casaba
Source: Wiktionary
ABACA
Ab"a*ca, n. Etym: [The native name.]
Definition: The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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