In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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Etymology
Adjective
hematoid (comparative more hematoid, superlative most hematoid)
(biology) Resembling blood.
Source: Wiktionary
Hem"a*toid, a. Etym: [Hemato- + -oid.] (Physiol.)
Definition: Resembling blood.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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