In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEVILWOODS
Noun
devilwoods
plural of devilwood
Source: Wiktionary
DEVILWOOD
Dev"il*wood`, n. (Bot.)
Definition: A kind of tree (Osmanthus Americanus), allied to the European olive.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ADMIRABLE
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; āan estimable young professorā; ātrains ran with admirable precisionā; āhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā
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