In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IONIAN
Ionian
(adjective) of or pertaining to the ancient Ionians who lived in Attica and related territories, to their Ionic dialect of Greek, or to their culture
Ionian
(noun) the ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica and related regions in Ionia
Ionian
(noun) a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
Source: WordNet® 3.1
I*o"ni*an, a. Etym: [L. Ionius. See Ionic.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to Ionia or the Ionians; Ionic.
– n.
Definition: A native or citizen of Ionia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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