In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EARWAX
cerumen, earwax
(noun) a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
earwax (uncountable)
A waxy substance secreted by the ear.
Synonyms
• cerumen (technical), wax
Source: Wiktionary
Ear"wax`, n. (Anat.)
Definition: See Cerumen.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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