In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PEDIATRICS
pediatrics, paediatrics, pediatric medicine, pedology
(noun) the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pediatrics pl (plural only)
(American spelling, medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of children.
Synonyms
• (branch of medicine concerning the treatment of children): pediatry
Anagrams
• patricides
Source: Wiktionary
Ped`i*at"rics, n.
Definition: That branch of medical science which treats of the hygiene and diseases of children.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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