In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OPISTHOTONOS
opisthotonos
(noun) severe spasm in which the back arches and the head bends back and heels flex toward the back
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
opisthotonos (uncountable)
(medicine) A tetanic spasm in which the body is bent backwards and stiffened.
Coordinate terms
• emprosthotonos, emprosthotonus
• orthotonos, orthotonus
• pleurosthotonos, pleurosthotonus
Source: Wiktionary
Op`is*thot"o*nos, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Med.)
Definition: A tetanic spasm in which the body is bent backwards and stiffened.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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