In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DESMINE
Etymology
Noun
desmine (uncountable)
(mineral) The mineral stilbite.
Anagrams
• demines, semined, sidemen
Source: Wiktionary
Des"mine, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Definition: Same as Stilbite. It commonly occurs in bundles or tufts of crystals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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