In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NODULAR
nodular, nodulated, noduled
(adjective) having nodules or occurring in the form of nodules; “nodular ores”
nodular
(adjective) relating to or characterized by or having nodules; “Nodular vaginitis”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
nodular (comparative more nodular, superlative most nodular)
Of or relating to a nodule or nodules.
Possessing, composed of, or similar in form to nodules.
Source: Wiktionary
Nod"u*lar, a. Etym: [Cf. F. nodulaire.]
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or in the form of, a nodule or knot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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