In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OATMEAL
oatmeal, rolled oats
(noun) meal made from rolled or ground oats
oatmeal, burgoo
(noun) porridge made of rolled oats
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
oatmeal (usually uncountable, plural oatmeals)
Meal made from rolled or round oats.
A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk and/or water.
Synonym: porridge (Britain)
A light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.
Adjective
oatmeal (not comparable)
Of a light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal
Source: Wiktionary
Oat"meal`, n.
1. Meal made of oats. Gay.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: A plant of the genus Panicum; panic grass.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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