In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LIMNOLOGY
limnology
(noun) the scientific study of bodies of fresh water for their biological and physical and geological properties
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
limnology (countable and uncountable, plural limnologies)
(ecology) The science concerning the biological, physical and geological properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds.
Synonyms
• (scientific study of bodies of fresh water): freshwater science
Anagrams
• loomingly
Source: Wiktionary
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