In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ISOTHEROMBROSE
I*soth`er*om"brose, n. Etym: [Iso- + Gr. qe`ros summer + 'o`mbros rain.] (Phys. Geog)
Definition: A line connecting or marking points on the earth's surface, which have the same mean summer rainfall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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