In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
METAPHORICAL
metaphorical, metaphoric
(adjective) expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another; “a metaphorical expression”; “metaphoric language”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
metaphorical (comparative more metaphorical, superlative most metaphorical)
Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.
Synonyms
• metaphoric
Anagrams
• pharmacolite
Source: Wiktionary
Met`a*phor"ic, Met`a*phor"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. métaphorique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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