In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HUMANOID
android, humanoid, mechanical man
(noun) an automaton that resembles a human being
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
humanoid (comparative more humanoid, superlative most humanoid)
Having the appearance or characteristics of a human; being anthropomorphic under some criteria (physical, mental, genetical, ethological, ethical etc.).
Noun
humanoid (plural humanoids)
A being having the appearance or characteristics of a human.
Synonyms
• humaniform
Source: Wiktionary
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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