In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ANISOSPORE
An"i*so*spore`, n. [Gr. priv. + isospore.] (Biol.)
Definition: A sexual spore in which the sexes differ in size; -- opposed to isospore.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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