In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LANCETFISH
lancetfish, lancet fish, wolffish
(noun) large elongate scaleless oceanic fishes with sharp teeth and a long dorsal fin that resembles a sail
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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CLEAN
(adjective) free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed; “he landed a clean left on his opponent’s cheek”; “a clean throw”; “the neat exactness of the surgeon’s knife”
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