In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PANORAMA
panorama, cyclorama, diorama
(noun) a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene
view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama
(noun) the visual percept of a region; “the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
panorama (plural panoramas or panoramata)
An unbroken view of an entire surrounding area.
A picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene.
(figuratively) A comprehensive survey.
Source: Wiktionary
Pan`o*ra"ma, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Pan-, and Wary.]
1. A complete view in every direction.
2. A picture presenting a view of objects in every direction, as from a central point.
3. A picture representing scenes too extended to be beheld at once, and so exhibited a part at a time, by being unrolled, and made to pass continuously before the spectator.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DESIRABLE
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
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