In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BUMBLEBEES
Noun
bumblebees
plural of bumblebee
Source: Wiktionary
BUMBLEBEE
Bum"ble*bee`, n. Etym: [OE. bumblen to make a humming noise (dim. of bum, v.i.) + bee. Cf. Humblebee.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A large bee of the genus Bombus, sometimes called humblebee; -- so named from its sound.
Note: There are many species. All gather honey, and store it in the empty cocoons after the young have come out.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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