In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
cnidae
plural of cnida
• Caiden, caenid, candie, decani
Source: Wiktionary
Cni"da, n.; pl. Cnidæ. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of the peculiar stinging, cells found in Coelenterata; a nematocyst; a lasso cell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 May 2025
(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.