In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EPIBOLIC
Etymology
Adjective
epibolic (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to epiboly
Source: Wiktionary
Ep`i*bol"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Biol.)
Definition: Growing or covering over; -- said of a kind of invagination. See under Invagination.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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