In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DOUC
Etymology
Noun
douc (plural doucs)
A species of colobine Old World monkey, making up the genus Pygathrix.
Anagrams
• cou'd, coud, docu, duco
Source: Wiktionary
Douc, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A monkey (Semnopithecus nemæus), remarkable for its varied and brilliant colors. It is a native of Cochin China.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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