In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COSTATE
costate
(adjective) having ribs
costate, ribbed
(adjective) (of the surface) having a rough, riblike texture
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
costate (not comparable)
Having ribs, or the appearance of ribs
(botany) Having one or more longitudinal ribs
Source: Wiktionary
Cos"tate (ks"tt), Cos"ta*ted (-t-td), a. Etym: [L. costatus, fr. costa rib.]
Definition: Having ribs, or the appearance of ribs; (Bot.) having one or more longitudinal ribs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACRIMONIOUS
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; āan acrimonious disputeā; ābitter about the divorceā
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