In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BRONCHUS
bronchus, bronchial tube
(noun) either of the two main branches of the trachea
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bronchus (plural bronchi)
Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs.
Synonyms
• bronchial tube
Anagrams
• subchron
Source: Wiktionary
Bron"chus, n.; pl. Bronchi (. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Bronchia.] (Anat.)
Definition: One of the subdivisions of the trachea or windpipe; esp. one of the two primary divisions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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