In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HOVERFLY
Etymology
Noun
hoverfly (plural hoverflies)
Any of various flies from the family Syrphidae that hover in the air and feed on the nectar of flowers.
Synonyms
• hover-fly
• flower fly
• flower-fly
Source: Wiktionary
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PROGRESSIVISM
(noun) the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in government and society
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