In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DECIDUAS
Noun
deciduas
plural of decidua
Source: Wiktionary
DECIDUA
De*cid"u*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. deciduus. See Deciduous.] (Anat.)
Definition: The inner layer of the wall of the uterus, which envelops the embryo, forms a part of the placenta, and is discharged with it.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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