In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALCHEMICAL
alchemic, alchemical
(adjective) related to or concerned with alchemy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
alchemical (not comparable)
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to the medieval chemical science and philosophy of alchemy.
Of or pertaining to an unexplainable transmutation.
Of or pertaining to the creation of something special out of a common material.
Source: Wiktionary
Al*chem"ic, Al*chem"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. alchimique.]
Definition: Of or relating to alchemy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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