In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DIPHTHEROID
Etymology
Adjective
diphtheroid (not comparable)
Of, pertaining to or resembling diphtheria.
Of, pertaining to or resembling the diphtheria bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Noun
diphtheroid (plural diphtheroids)
Any bacterium that can cause diphtheria
Source: Wiktionary
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