In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HYDRANGEA
hydrangea
(noun) any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
hydrangea (plural hydrangeas)
Any of several shrubs, of the genus Hydrangea, having large clusters of white, pink or blue flowers
Source: Wiktionary
Hy*dran"ge*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. "y`dwr water + hydrangée.] (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of shrubby plants bearing opposite leaves and large heads of showy flowers, white, or of various colors. H. hortensis, the common garden species, is a native of China or Japan.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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