In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENTEROPNEUSTA
En`te*rop*neus"ta, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A group of wormlike invertebrates having, along the sides of the body, branchial openings for the branchial sacs, which are formed by diverticula of the alimentary canal. Balanoglossus is the only known genus. See Illustration in Appendix.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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