In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LANUGINOSE
Etymology
Adjective
lanuginose (comparative more lanuginose, superlative most lanuginose)
Covered with down, or fine soft hairs; downy.
Source: Wiktionary
La*nu"gi*nose`, La*nu"gi*nous, a. Etym: [L. lanuginosus, fr. lanugo, -ginis, woolly substance, down, fr. lana wool: cf. F. lanugineux.]
Definition: Covered with down, or fine soft hair; downy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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