In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OPPOSABLE
opposable, apposable
(adjective) capable of being placed opposite to something; “the thumb is opposable to the forefinger”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
opposable (comparative more opposable, superlative most opposable)
Capable of being opposed or resisted.
Capable of being placed opposite something else.
Antonyms
• (capable of being resisted): unopposable
• (capable of being placed opposite): nonopposable
Source: Wiktionary
Op*pos"a*ble, a.
1. Capable of being opposed or resisted.
2. Capable of being placed opposite something else; as, the thumb is opposable to the forefinger.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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