In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GYNANDROMORPH
hermaphrodite, intersex, gynandromorph, androgyne, epicene, epicene person
(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
gynandromorph (plural gynandromorphs)
An insect or crustacean literally having physical characteristics of both sexes, usually displaying a bilateral difference.
A person having certain physical characteristics of both sexes.
Source: Wiktionary
Gy*nan"dro*morph, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: An animal affected with gynandromorphism,
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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