In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ANDROGYNE
hermaphrodite, intersex, gynandromorph, androgyne, epicene, epicene person
(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
androgyne (plural androgynes)
A person who is androgynous. [from mid-16th century]
An androgynous plant.
Source: Wiktionary
An"dro*gyne, n.
1. An hermaphrodite.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: An androgynous plant. Whewell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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