In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MATERNALISTIC
maternalistic
(adjective) showing maternal instincts
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
maternalistic (comparative more maternalistic, superlative most maternalistic)
Exhibiting or relating to maternalism.
Source: Wiktionary
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