In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CONDUPLICATE
Etymology
Adjective
conduplicate (not comparable)
(botany) Of leaves: folded (doubled) lengthwise.
Synonyms
• conduplicated
Source: Wiktionary
Con*du"pli*cate, a. Etym: [L. conduplicatus, p. p. of conduplicare. See Duplicate.] (Bot.)
Definition: Folded lengthwise along the midrib, the upper face being within; -- said of leaves or petals in vernation or æstivation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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