In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AERENCHYM
{ A"ër*en`chym, A`ër*en"chy*ma }, n. [NL. aërenchyma. See Aëro-; Enchyma.] (Bot.)
Definition: A secondary respiratory tissue or modified periderm, found in many aquatic plants and distinguished by the large intercellular spaces.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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