In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
android, humanoid, mechanical man
(noun) an automaton that resembles a human being
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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.).
humanoid (plural humanoids)
A being having the appearance or characteristics of a human.
• humaniform
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6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.