In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COLOSSUS
colossus, behemoth, giant, heavyweight, titan
(noun) a person of exceptional importance and reputation
giant, goliath, behemoth, monster, colossus
(noun) someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
colossus (plural colossuses or colossi)
A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome and the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Any creature or thing of gigantic size.
(figurative) Somebody or something very greatly admired and respected.
Source: Wiktionary
Co*los"sus, n.; pl. L. Colossi, E. Colossuses. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome, the Colossus of Apollo at Rhodes. He doth bestride the narrow world Like a colossus. Shak.
Note: There is no authority for the statement that the legs of the Colossus at Rhodes extended over the mouth of the harbor. Dr. Wm. Smith.
2. Any man or beast of gigantic size.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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