In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LACRIMAL
lacrimal, lachrymal
(adjective) relating to or located near the organ that produces tears
lacrimal, lachrymal
(adjective) of or relating to tears
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lacrimal (comparative more lacrimal, superlative most lacrimal)
Of or relating to tears or the tear-secreting organs.
Noun
lacrimal (plural lacrimals)
A lachrymal or lachrymatory (vase intended for collecting tears).
(anatomy) The lacrimal bone.
Source: Wiktionary
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(adjective) having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle; “a square peg in a round hole”; “a square corner”
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