In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CYANITES
Noun
cyanites
plural of cyanite
Source: Wiktionary
CYANITE
Cy"a*nite (-nt), n. Etym: [See Cyanic.] (Min.)
Definition: A mineral occuring in thin-bladed crystals and crystalline aggregates, of a sky-blue color. It is a silicate of aluminium. [Written also kyanite.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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