In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FIBROMA
fibroma
(noun) nonmalignant tumor of connective tissue
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
fibroma (plural fibromas or fibromata)
(pathology) A benign tumour of fibrous connective tissue.
Source: Wiktionary
Fi*bro"ma, n. Etym: [NL. See Fiber, and -oma.] (Med.)
Definition: A tumor consisting mainly of fibrous tissue, or of same modification of such tissue.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AIR
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
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