In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MARMOREAL
marmorean, marmoreal
(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of marble
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
marmoreal (comparative more marmoreal, superlative most marmoreal)
Resembling marble or a marble statue.
Synonyms
• (resembling marble): marmoraceous (obsolete)
Source: Wiktionary
Mar*mo"re*al, Mar*mo"re*an, a. Etym: [L. marmoreus, fr. marmor marble: cf. F. marmoréen. See Marble.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or resembling, marble; made of marble.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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