In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NYMPH
nymph
(noun) a larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly)
nymph
(noun) (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden; “the ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water”
nymph, houri
(noun) a voluptuously beautiful young woman
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nymph (plural nymphs or nymphæ)
(Greek, Roman) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.
Synonyms: lolita, nymphet, nymphette
(entomology) The larva of certain insects.
Synonyms: instar, naiad
(entomology) Any of various butterflies of the family Nymphalidae.
Source: Wiktionary
Nymph, n. Etym: [L. nympha nymph, bride, young woman, Gr. nymphe. Cf. Nuptial.]
1. (Class. Myth.)
Definition: A goddess of the mountains, forests, meadows, or waters. Where were ye, nymphs, when the remorseless deep Closed o'er the head of your loved Lycidas Milton.
2. Hence: A lovely young girl; a maiden; a damsel. Nymph, in thy orisons Be all my sins remembered. Shak.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The pupa of an insect; a chrysalis.
4. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any one of a subfamily (Najades) of butterflies including the purples, the fritillaries, the peacock butterfly, etc.; -- called also naiad.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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