In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HYPOGEUM
Etymology
Noun
hypogeum (plural hypogeums or hypogea)
An underground room or cavern (also used figuratively).
Source: Wiktionary
Hyp`o*ge"um, n.; pl. Hypogea. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Anc. Arch.)
Definition: The subterraneous portion of a building, as in amphitheaters, for the service of the games; also, subterranean galleries, as the catacombs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RIGHT
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