In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACARIDAN
Etymology
Noun
acaridan (plural acaridans)
(zoology) A member of the sub-class Acarina of arachnids, which includes mites and ticks.
Anagrams
• Arcadian, aracanid, arcadian
Source: Wiktionary
A*car"i*dan, n. Etym: [See Acarus.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of a group of arachnids, including the mites and ticks.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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