In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
KERATOSE
Adjective
keratose (comparative more keratose, superlative most keratose)
(medicine) Relating to or marked by keratosis; horny.
Noun
keratose (uncountable)
(biochemistry) A tough, horny animal substance found in the skeletons of sponges and other invertebrates.
Anagrams
• kreasote, oak trees, oaktrees
Source: Wiktionary
Ker"a*tose`, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: A tough, horny animal substance entering into the composition of the skeleton of sponges, and other invertebrates; -- called also keratode.
Ker"a*tose`, a. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Containing hornlike fibers or fibers of keratose; belonging to the Keratosa.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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