In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
KAHIKATEA
kahikatea, New Zealand Dacryberry, New Zealand white pine, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Podocarpus dacrydioides
(noun) New Zealand evergreen valued for its light easily worked wood
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
kahikatea (plural kahikateas)
Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand.
Source: Wiktionary
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