In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LUMBRICALES
LUMBRICAL
Lum"bric*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. lombrical. See Lumbric.] (Anat.)
Definition: Resembling a worm; as, the lumbrical muscles of the hands of the hands and feet.
– n.
Definition: A lumbrical muscle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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