In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HOURI
houri
(noun) (Islam) one of the dark-eyed virgins of perfect beauty believed to live with the blessed in Paradise
nymph, houri
(noun) a voluptuously beautiful young woman
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
houri (plural houris)
(Islam) A nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.
(by extension) Any voluptuous, beautiful woman.
Source: Wiktionary
Hou"ri, n.; pl. Houris. Etym: [Per. huri, hura, hur; akin to Ar. hur, pl. of ahwar beautiful-eyed, black-eyed.]
Definition: A nymph of paradise; -- so called by the Mohammedans.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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