In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MAHONIA
Mahonia, genus Mahonia
(noun) evergreen shrubs and small trees of North and Central America and Asia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
From the genus name.
Noun
mahonia (plural mahonias)
Any of the genus Mahonia (now often included in Berberis) of evergreen shrubs.
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• IMNAAHO
Source: Wiktionary
Ma*ho"ni*a, n. Etym: [Named after Bernard McMahon.] (Bot.)
Definition: The Oregon grape, a species of barberry (Berberis Aquifolium), often cultivated for its hollylike foliage.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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