In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PALLADIAN
Palladian
(adjective) referring to or relating to or having the style of architecture created by Andrea Palladio; “the much imitated arch and column compositions known as the Palladian motif”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pal*la"di*an, a. (Arch.)
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or designating, a variety of the revived classic style of architecture, founded on the works of Andrea Palladio, an Italian architect of the 16th century.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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