In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OCCIPITA
OCCIPUT
occiput
(noun) back part of the head or skull
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
occipita
plural of occiput
Source: Wiktionary
OCCIPUT
Oc"ci*put, n.; pl. L. Occipita, E. Occiputs. Etym: [L., fr. ob (see Ob-) + caput head. See Chief.]
1. (Anat.)
Definition: The back, or posterior, part of the head or skull; the region of the occipital bone.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A plate which forms the back part of the head of insects.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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