In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CESPITOUS
Ces"pi*tous, a. Etym: [See Cespitose.]
Definition: Pertaining to, consisting, of resembling, turf; turfy. A cespitous or turfy plant has many stems from the same root, usually forming a close, thick carpet of matting. Martyn.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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