In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MURRINE
Etymology
Noun
murrine (plural murrines)
a glass mosaic cane made by fusing together layers of coloured glass
Adjective
murrine (not comparable)
Alternative form of murrhine (“made of murra”)
Source: Wiktionary
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