In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACAULESCENT
acaulescent, stemless
(adjective) (of plants) having no apparent stem above ground
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
acaulescent (not comparable)
(botany) Having no stem or caulis, or only a very short one concealed in the ground.
Synonyms
• acaulous
• acauline
Source: Wiktionary
Ac`au*les"cent, a. Etym: [Pref. a- not + caulescent.] (Bot.)
Definition: Having no stem or caulis, or only a very short one concealed in the ground. Gray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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