In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CAPSULAR
capsular
(adjective) of or relating to a capsule
capsular
(adjective) resembling a capsule; “the capsular ligament is a sac surrounding the articular cavity of a freely movable joint and attached to the bones”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
capsular (not comparable)
Of, pertaining to, or resembling a capsule.
Anagrams
• crapulas, scapular
Source: Wiktionary
Cap"su*lar, Cap"su*la*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. capsulaire.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a capsule; having the nature of a capsula; hollow and fibrous. Capsular ligament (Anat.), a ligamentous bag or capsule surrounding many movable joints in the skeleton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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