In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ATOKOUS
Etymology
Adjective
atokous (not comparable)
(zoology) Producing only asexual individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
At"o*kous, a. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Producing only asexual individuals, as the eggs of certain annelids.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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