In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CASTOREUM
Etymology
Noun
castoreum (countable and uncountable, plural castoreums)
The bitter exudate of the castor sacs of mature beavers.
(archaic) A hat made from beaver fur.
Synonyms
• (exudate): castor
• (hat): beaver
Anagrams
• outscream
Source: Wiktionary
Cas*to"re*um, n. Etym: [L. See Castor.]
Definition: A peculiar bitter orange-brown substance, with strong, penetrating odor, found in two sacs between the anus and external genitals of the beaver; castor; -- used in medicine as an antispasmodic, and by perfumers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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