In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NOCTUID
Etymology
Noun
noctuid (plural noctuids)
Any in the species-rich family Noctuidae of moths.
Synonyms
• owlet moth
Anagrams
• conduit, duction
Source: Wiktionary
Noc"tu*id, n. Etym: [From L. nox, noctis, night.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any one of numerous moths of the family Noctuidæ, or Noctuælitæ, as the cutworm moths, and armyworm moths; -- so called because they fly at night.
– a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the noctuids, or family Noctuidæ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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