In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CARROTY
carroty
(adjective) resembling the bright orange of the root of the carrot plant; “a boy with carroty hair”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
carroty (comparative more carroty, superlative most carroty)
Resembling carrots in colour, taste, etc.
Containing carrots; made of carrots.
Source: Wiktionary
Car"rot*y, a.
Definition: Like a carrot in color or in taste; -- an epithet given to reddish yellow hair, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DOOMED
(adjective) marked by or promising bad fortune; “their business venture was doomed from the start”; “an ill-fated business venture”; “an ill-starred romance”; “the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons”- W.H.Prescott
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