In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EPISEPALOUS
Etymology
Adjective
episepalous (not comparable)
(botany) Growing on the sepals or adnate to them.
Source: Wiktionary
Ep`i*sep"al*ous, a. Etym: [Pref. epi- + sepal.] (Bot.)
Definition: Growing on the sepals or adnate to them.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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