In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHLAMYDIA
chlamydia
(noun) coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract
chlamydia
(noun) a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
chlamydia (countable and uncountable, plural chlamydias or chlamydiae)
(uncountable) Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.
(countable) Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus Chlamydia that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.
Source: Wiktionary
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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