In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARANEOUS
Etymology
Adjective
araneous (comparative more araneous, superlative most araneous)
Extremely thin and delicate, like a cobweb.
Source: Wiktionary
A*ra"ne*ous, a. Etym: [L. araneosus, fr. aranea spider, spider's web.]
Definition: Cobweblike; extremely thin and delicate, like a cobweb; as, the araneous membrane of the eye. See Arachnoid. Derham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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