In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LOREAL
Etymology
Adjective
loreal (not comparable)
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the lore.
Noun
loreal (plural loreals)
(zoology) Any of the loreal scales.
Source: Wiktionary
Lor"e*al, Lor"al, a. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the lore; -- said of certain feathers of birds, scales of reptiles, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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