In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PAPUAN
Papuan
(adjective) of or relating to Papua or its people or language; “Papuan native crafts”; “Papuan vowels”
Papuan, Papuan language
(noun) any of the indigenous languages spoken in Papua New Guinea or New Britain or the Solomon Islands that are not Malayo-Polynesian languages
Papuan
(noun) a native or inhabitant of Papua New Guinea or New Guinea
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pap"u*an, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Papua.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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