In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BREAKBEAT
Etymology
Noun
breakbeat (plural breakbeats)
(music, countable) A form of syncopated rhythm prominent in much African music.
• CMJ New Music Monthly
(music, uncountable) A genre of electronic dance music based on such syncopated rhythms.
Source: Wiktionary
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AMATORY
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
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