In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OOEGONIUM
O`ƶ*go"ni*um, n.; pl. L. Oƶgonia, E. Oƶgoniums. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A special cell in certain cryptogamous plants containing oƶspheres, as in the rockweeds (Fucus), and the orders VaucherieƦ and PeronosporeƦ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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