In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EMPHYSEMATOUS
emphysematous
(adjective) relating to or resembling or being emphysema
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
emphysematous (not comparable)
(medicine) Related, similar to or involving emphysema; swollen, bloated.
Source: Wiktionary
Em`phy*sem"a*tous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. emphysémateux.] (Med.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or of the nature of, emphysema; swelled; bloated.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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