In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHANTERELLE
chanterelle, chantarelle, Cantharellus cibarius
(noun) widely distributed edible mushroom rich yellow in color with a smooth cap and a pleasant apricot aroma
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
chanterelle (plural chanterelles)
A widely distributed edible mushroom, Cantharellus cibarius, being yellow and trumpet-shaped; or any similar mushroom of the genera Cantharellus, Polyozellus or Gomphus, not all of which are edible.
The highest string of the violin or similar instrument.
Source: Wiktionary
Chan`te*relle", n. Etym: [F.] (Bot.)
Definition: A name for several species of mushroom, of which one (Cantharellus cibrius) is edible, the others reputed poisonous.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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