In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
abdominous, paunchy, potbellied
(adjective) having a large belly
Source: WordNet® 3.1
paunchy (comparative paunchier, superlative paunchiest)
Having a paunch; having a prominent stomach; potbellied.
Source: Wiktionary
Paunch"y, a.
Definition: Pot-bellied. [R.] Dickens.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 November 2024
(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.