In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
O*nom"a*tope, n. Etym: [See Onomatopoeia.]
Definition: An imitative word; an onomatopoetic word.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 June 2024
(noun) any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.