In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MELASMA
chloasma, melasma, mask of pregnancy
(noun) a tan discoloration of a woman’s face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Me*las"ma, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: A dark discoloration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison's melasma, or Addison's disease.
– Me*las"mic, a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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