In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
knee, knee joint, human knee, articulatio genus, genu
(noun) hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
Source: WordNet® 3.1
genu (plural genua)
(anatomy, zoology) knee
A knee-like bend.
• Egun
Source: Wiktionary
Ge"nu, n.; pl. Genua. Etym: [L., the knee.] (Anat.) (a) The knee. (b) The kneelike bend, in the anterior part of the callosum of the brain.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.