In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVARIOTOMY
Etymology
Noun
ovariotomy (plural ovariotomies)
(surgery) A surgical removal of an ovary.
Synonyms
• oophorectomy
• ovariectomy
Source: Wiktionary
O*va`ri*ot"o*my, n. Etym: [Ovarium + Gr. (Surg.)
Definition: The operation of removing one or both of the ovaries; oöphorectomy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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