In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
bronchospasm
(noun) a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis
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bronchospasm (plural bronchospasms)
(medicine) difficulty in breathing due to a contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles
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26 November 2024
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.