In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AFLAJ
Etymology
Noun
aflaj (plural aflajes or aflaj)
(agriculture) An irrigation system which catches mountain water and controls its movement down man-made subterranean channels, found in Oman.
Anagrams
• falaj
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CRISP
(adjective) (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; “a sharp photographic image”; “the sharp crack of a twig”; “the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot”
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