In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DIANTHUSES
Noun
dianthuses
plural of dianthus
Source: Wiktionary
DIANTHUS
Di*an"thus, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of plants containing some of the most popular of cultivated flowers, including the pink, carnation, and Sweet William.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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11 January 2025
COWBERRY
(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
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