In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ASTROLATRY
astrolatry, worship of heavenly bodies
(noun) the worship of planets or stars
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
astrolatry (uncountable)
The worship of the stars.
Source: Wiktionary
As*trol"a*try, n. Etym: [Astro- + Gr. astrolâtrie.]
Definition: The worship of the stars.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SQUARE
(adjective) having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle; “a square peg in a round hole”; “a square corner”
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