In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISCOVERABLE
ascertainable, discoverable
(adjective) capable of being ascertained or found out; “ascertainable facts”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
discoverable (comparative more discoverable, superlative most discoverable)
Able to be discovered.
(legal) Subject to legal discovery; able to be requested by an opposing party through a legal process such as a subpoena.
Synonyms
• (able to be found): findable; discernible, discernable; repertible, reperible (obs.)
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*cov"er*a*ble, a.
Definition: Capable of being discovered, found out, or perceived; as, many minute animals are discoverable only by the help of the microscope; truths discoverable by human industry.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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