In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ORCHITIS
orchitis
(noun) inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
orchitis (countable and uncountable, plural orchitides or orchitises)
(medicine) A painful inflammation of one or both testes.
Synonyms
• didymitis
Anagrams
• historic
Source: Wiktionary
Or*chi"tis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. -itis.] (Med.)
Definition: Inflammation of the testicles.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ATROPHIED
(adjective) (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use; “partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm”
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