In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALVINE
alvine
(adjective) of or relating to the intestines
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
alvine (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to the belly or intestines.
Anagrams
• Lavine, alevin, leavin', valine, veinal, venial, vineal
Source: Wiktionary
Al"vine, a. Etym: [L. alvus belly: cf. F. alvin.]
Definition: Of, from, in, or pertaining to, the belly or the intestines; as, alvine discharges; alvine concretions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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