In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GLUMELLE
Glu*mel"la, Glu"melle, n. Etym: [F. glumelle, dim. of glume.] (Bot.)
Definition: One of the pelets or inner chaffy scales of the flowers or spikelets of grasses.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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