In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MACUMBA
macumba
(noun) a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing and chanting and dancing
macumba
(noun) popular dance music of Brazil; derived from the practices of the macumba religious cult
macumba
(noun) (Brazil) followers of a religious cult of African origin
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
macumba (plural macumbas)
A religious cult, having elements of sorcery, ritual dance and fetishes, from Brazil
Source: Wiktionary
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