In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HELMINTHIASES
Noun
helminthiases
plural of helminthiasis
Source: Wiktionary
HELMINTHIASIS
Hel`min*thi"a*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: A disease in which worms are present in some part of the body.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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