In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ERYTHROXYLON
Erythroxylon, genus Erythroxylon, Erythroxylum, genus Erythroxylum
(noun) a large genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Er`y*throx"y*lon, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of shrubs or small trees of the Flax family, growing in tropical countries. E. Coca is the source of cocaine. See Coca.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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