In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BIRTHWORT
birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis
(noun) creeping plant having curving flowers thought to resemble fetuses; native to Europe; naturalized Great Britain and eastern North America
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
birthwort (countable and uncountable, plural birthworts)
Any plant species of the genus Aristolochia.
Synonyms: Dutchman's pipe, pipevine
Birthroot, Trillium erectum
Source: Wiktionary
Birth"wort`, n.
Definition: A genus of herbs and shrubs (Aristolochia), reputed to have medicinal properties.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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