In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CARPOLOGY
Etymology
Noun
carpology (uncountable)
the study of the structure of seeds and fruit
Anagrams
• crapology
Source: Wiktionary
Car*pol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy.]
Definition: That branch of botany which relates to the structure of seeds and fruit.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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