In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DIATHERMANOUS
Etymology
Adjective
diathermanous (comparative more diathermanous, superlative most diathermanous)
Having the property of transmitting radiant heat; diathermal.
Antonyms
• athermanous
Source: Wiktionary
Di`a*ther"ma*nous, a. Etym: [Gr.
Definition: Having the property of transmitting radiant heat; diathermal; - - opposed to athermanous.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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