In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ODOROUSLY
Etymology
Adverb
odorously (comparative more odorously, superlative most odorously)
In an odorous manner.
Source: Wiktionary
ODOROUS
O"dor*ous, a. [Written also odourous.] Etym: [L. odorus, fr.odor odor: cf. OF. odoros, odoreux.]
Definition: Having or emitting an odor or scent, esp. a sweet odor; fragrant; sweet-smelling. "Odorous bloom." Keble. Such fragrant flowers do give most odorous smell. Spenser.
– O"dor*ous*ly, adv.
– O"dor*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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