In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACIDOPHILE
acidophil, acidophile
(noun) an organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
acidophile (plural acidophiles)
An organism that lives and thrives under acidic conditions; a form of extremophile.
A plant that thrives in relatively acid soil.
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