In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BOTULINUM
botulinus, botulinum, Clostridium botulinum
(noun) anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
botulinum (uncountable)
An anaerobic soil bacterium, Clostridium botulinum, that secretes the toxin botulin
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SOUARI
(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
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