In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PAEONINE
PƦ"o*nine, n. (Chem.)
Definition: An artifical red nitrogenous dyestuff, called also red coralline.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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