In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OROLOGY
orology, orography
(noun) the science of mountains
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
orology (uncountable)
(geomorphology, obsolete, rare) The study or science of mountains and their formation.
Synonyms
• oreology
• orography
Source: Wiktionary
O*rol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy: cf. F. orologie.]
Definition: The science or description of mountains.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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