In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DRYOPITHECINE
dryopithecine
(noun) considered a possible ancestor to both anthropoid apes and humans
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
dryopithecine (not comparable)
(zoology) Of, or relating to, the primate genus Dryopithecus, considered to be relatives of both humans and apes.
Noun
dryopithecine (plural dryopithecines)
(zoology) Any member of this genus of primates
Source: Wiktionary
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AROMATIC
(adjective) (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings; “an aromatic organic compound”
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