In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DELUXE
deluxe, de luxe, luxe
(adjective) elegant and sumptuous; “a deluxe car”; “luxe accommodations”
deluxe, gilded, grand, luxurious, opulent, princely, sumptuous, lush
(adjective) ostentatiously rich and superior in quality; “a princely sum”; “gilded dining rooms”; “these architecture magazines are full of the lush interiors of the rich and famous”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
deluxe (comparative more deluxe, superlative most deluxe)
Very fine in quality or luxurious.
Source: Wiktionary
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UNEXPLOITED
(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
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