In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARCIFORM
arced, arched, arching, arciform, arcuate, bowed
(adjective) forming or resembling an arch; “an arched ceiling”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
arciform (comparative more arciform, superlative most arciform)
Having the form of a bow (weapon)
Source: Wiktionary
Ar"ci*form, a. Etym: [L. arcus bow + -form.]
Definition: Having the form of an arch; curved.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MODEST
(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”
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