In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FECUNDATIONS
Noun
fecundations
plural of fecundation
Source: Wiktionary
FECUNDATION
Fec`un*da"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. fécondation.] (Biol.)
Definition: The act by which, either in animals or plants, material prepared by the generative organs the female organism is brought in contact with matter from the organs of the male, so that a new organism results; impregnation; fertilization.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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