In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LUSTROUS
glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny, shining
(adjective) reflecting light; “glistening bodies of swimmers”; “the horse’s glossy coat”; “lustrous auburn hair”; “saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet”; “shining white enamel”
lustrous
(adjective) brilliant; “set a lustrous example for others to follow”; “lustrous actors of the time”
bright, burnished, lustrous, shining, shiny
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lustrous (comparative more lustrous, superlative most lustrous)
Having a glow or lustre.
As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.
Source: Wiktionary
Lus"trous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. lustreux. See 3d Luster.]
Definition: Bright; shining; luminous. " Good sparks and lustrous." Shak.
– Lus"trous*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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