In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GREENOCKITES
Noun
greenockites
plural of greenockite
Source: Wiktionary
GREENOCKITE
Green"ock*ite, n. Etym: [Named after Lord Greenock.] (Min.)
Definition: Native cadmium sulphide, a mineral occurring in yellow hexagonal crystals, also as an earthy incrustation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ENEMA
(noun) an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
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