In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
APNEA
apnea
(noun) transient cessation of respiration
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
apnea (countable and uncountable, plural apneas)
(pathology) The cessation of breathing.
Synonyms
• asphyxia
Anagrams
• paean, pæan
Source: Wiktionary
Ap*nae"a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: Partial privation or suspension of breath; suffocation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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