In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MARIJUANA
cannabis, marijuana, marihuana, ganja
(noun) the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
marijuana, marihuana, ganja, Cannabis sativa
(noun) a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
marijuana (usually uncountable, plural marijuanas)
A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect, cannabis.
Synonym: Thesaurus:marijuana
The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.
Source: Wiktionary
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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