In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HINDU
Hindu, Hindi, Hindoo
(adjective) of or relating to or supporting Hinduism; “the Hindu faith”
Hindu, Hindoo
(noun) a person who adheres to Hinduism
Hindu, Hindoo, Hindustani
(noun) a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Hin"doo, Hin"du, n.; pl. Hindoos or Hindus. Etym: [Per. Hindu, fr. Hind, Hindustan, India. Cf. Indian.]
Definition: A native inhabitant of Hindostan. As an ethnical term it is confined to the Dravidian and Aryan races; as a religious name it is restricted to followers of the Veda.
Hin"du, n.
Definition: Same as Hindoo.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MEGALITH
(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
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