In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CAATINGA
Etymology
Noun
caatinga (plural caatingas)
A sparse, thorny wooded area of northeastern Brazil containing drought-resistant trees.
Source: Wiktionary
Caa*tin"ga, n. [Tupi caa-tinga white forest.] (Phytogeography)
Definition: A forest composed of stunted trees and thorny bushes, found in areas of small rainfall in Brazil.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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