In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BIJUGATE
Etymology
Adjective
bijugate (not comparable)
(botany) Of a compound leaf, having two pairs of leaflets
(botany) Of leaf arrangement, having pairs of (opposite) leaves, spirally arranged, producing a double spiral
Source: Wiktionary
Bij"u*gate, a. Etym: [L. bis twice + jugatus, p. p. of jugare to join.] (Bot.)
Definition: Having two pairs, as of leaflets.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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