In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LANCELIKE
lanceolate, lancelike
(adjective) (of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lancelike (comparative more lancelike, superlative most lancelike)
Resembling a lance.
Source: Wiktionary
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CLOG
(verb) fill to excess so that function is impaired; “Fear clogged her mind”; “The story was clogged with too many details”
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