In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IRISCOPE
Etymology
Noun
iriscope (plural iriscopes)
A philosophical toy for exhibiting the prismatic tints by means of thin films.
Source: Wiktionary
I"ri*scope, n. Etym: [Iris + -scope.]
Definition: A philosophical toy for exhibiting the prismatic tints by means of thin films.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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