In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LIGNIPERDOUS
Etymology
Adjective
ligniperdous (not comparable)
(zoology) Wood-destroying; said of certain insects and fungi.
Source: Wiktionary
Lig`ni*per"dous, a. Etym: [L. lignum wood + perdere to destroy: cf. F. ligniperde.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Wood-destroying; -- said of certain insects.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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