In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACANTHOUS
acanthoid, acanthous, spinous
(adjective) shaped like a spine or thorn
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
acanthous (comparative more acanthous, superlative most acanthous)
Spinous.
Source: Wiktionary
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