In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BULBAR
bulbar
(adjective) involving the medulla oblongata; “bulbar paralysis”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
bulbar (not comparable)
Relating to, or having the form of a bulb; used especially of the medulla oblongata.
Source: Wiktionary
Bulb"ar, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to bulb; especially, in medicine, pertaining to the bulb of the spinal cord, or medulla oblongata; as, bulbar paralysis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HEEDLESS
(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”
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