In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DESERTIFICATION
desertification
(noun) the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land; “the dust storms in Korea are the result of rapid desertification in China”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
desertification (uncountable)
Process by which a geographic region becomes a desert. The change may result from natural changes in climate or by human activity.
Source: Wiktionary
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ALLERGIC
(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”
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