In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EPIGASTRIUM
epigastrium
(noun) the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
epigastrium (plural epigastria)
(anatomy) The upper middle region of the abdomen, between the umbilical and hypochondriac regions.
Source: Wiktionary
Ep`i*gas"tri*um, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Anat.)
Definition: The upper part of the abdomen.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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