In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MOUSETAIL
Etymology
Noun
mousetail (plural mousetails)
Any plant of the genus Ivesia, in the rose family.
Any plant of the genus Myosurus, in the buttercup family.
Source: Wiktionary
Mouse"tail`, n. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of ranunculaceous plants (Myosurus), in which the prolonged receptacle is covered with imbricating achenes, and so resembles the tail of a mouse.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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31 March 2025
IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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