In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ASTRONOMICAL
astronomic, astronomical, galactic
(adjective) inconceivably large
astronomic, astronomical
(adjective) relating or belonging to the science of astronomy; “astronomic telescope”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
astronomical (comparative more astronomical, superlative most astronomical)
(not comparable) Of or relating to astronomy.
(comparable) Very large; of vast measure.
Synonyms
• (relating to astronomy): astronomic
Source: Wiktionary
As`tro*nom"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. astronomicus, Gr. astronomique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy.
– As`tro*nom"ic*al*ly, adv. Astronomical clock. See under Clock.
– Astronomical day. See under Day.
– Astronomical fractions, Astronomical numbers. See under Sexagesimal.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HABIT
(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”
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