In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
Avena, genus Avena
(noun) oats
Source: WordNet® 3.1
A*ve"na, n. Etym: [L.] (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of grasses, including the common oat (Avena sativa); the oat grasses.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.