In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PERGOLA
arbor, arbour, bower, pergola
(noun) a framework that supports climbing plants; “the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pergola (plural pergolas)
A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants
Such a framework employed to provide shade, especially over a patio.
Anagrams
• polegar
Source: Wiktionary
Per"go*la, n. [It., fr. L. pergula shed, shop, vine arbor.]
Definition: Lit., an arbor or bower; specif.: (Italian art)
Definition: An arbor or trellis treated architecturally, as with stone columns or similar massive structure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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