In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MALEFIC
malefic, malevolent, malign, evil
(adjective) having or exerting a malignant influence; “malevolent stars”; “a malefic force”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
malefic (comparative more malefic, superlative most malefic)
Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful. [from 17th c.]
Noun
malefic (plural malefics)
(astrology) a malefic planet
Antonyms
• benefic
Anagrams
• famelic
Source: Wiktionary
Ma*lef"ic, a. Etym: [L. maleficus: cf. F. maléfique. See Malefaction.]
Definition: Doing mischief; causing harm or evil; nefarious; hurtful. [R.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
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