In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OOSPERM
Etymology
Noun
oosperm (plural oosperms)
(biology) The ovum, after fusion with the spermatozoon in impregnation.
Anagrams
• prosome
Source: Wiktionary
O"ö*sperm, n. Etym: [Gr. sperm.] (Biol.)
Definition: The ovum, after fusion with the spermatozoön in impregnation. Balfour.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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