In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JAGUARONDI
jaguarundi, jaguarundi cat, jaguarondi, eyra, Felis yagouaroundi
(noun) long-bodied long-tailed tropical American wildcat
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
jaguarondi (plural jaguarondis)
Alternative spelling of jaguarundi
Source: Wiktionary
Ja`gua*ron"di, n. Etym: [Native name.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A South American wild cat (Felis jaguarondi), having a long, slim body and very short legs. Its color is grayish brown, varied with a blackish hue. It is arboreal in its habits and feeds mostly on birds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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