In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BOTANIZING
Verb
botanizing
present participle of botanize
Source: Wiktionary
BOTANIZE
Bot"a*nize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Botanized; p. pr. & vb. n. Botanizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. botaniser.]
Definition: To seek after plants for botanical investigation; to study plants.
Bot"a*nize, v. t.
Definition: To explore for botanical purposes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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