In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MENSTRUAL
menstrual, catamenial
(adjective) of or relating to menstruation or the menses; “menstrual period”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
menstrual (not comparable)
Of or relating to the menses.
(dated) Occurring once a month; monthly.
(dated) Lasting for a month.
Synonyms
• catamenial
• mensal
• menstruous
Anagrams
• Ulsterman, must-learn
Source: Wiktionary
Men"stru*al, a. Etym: [L. menstrualis: cf. F. menstruel. See Menstruous.]
1. Recurring once a month; monthly; gone through in a month; as, the menstrual revolution of the moon; pertaining to monthly changes; as, the menstrual equation of the sun's place.
2. Of or pertaining to the menses; as, menstrual discharges; the menstrual period.
3. Of or pertaining to a menstruum. Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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