In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OREOPTERIS
Oreopteris, genus Oreopteris
(noun) 3 species of ferns formerly included in genus Dryopteris or Thelypteris
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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UNSEASONED
(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”
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