In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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CORONIUM
Co*ro"ni*um, n. [NL. See Corona.] (Chem. & Astron.)
Definition: The principal gaseous substance forming the solar corona, characterized by a green line in the coronal spectrum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
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