In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ANTRORSE
antrorse
(adjective) bent or curved forward or upward; “a plant having antrorse hairs on the stem”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
antrorse (comparative more antrorse, superlative most antrorse)
(biology) curved forward and upward
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• Treanors
Source: Wiktionary
An*trorse", a. Etym: [From L. ante + versun turned; apparently formed in imitation of re.] (Bot.)
Definition: Forward or upward in direction. Gray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SOLUTION
(noun) a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; “he used a solution of peroxide and water”
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