In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PERILUNE
periselene, perilune
(noun) periapsis in orbit around the moon
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
perilune (plural perilunes)
(astronomy) The point of an elliptical lunar orbit where the distance between the satellite and the Moon is at its minimum.
Synonyms
• pericynthion
• periselene
Antonyms
• apolune
Anagrams
• luperine
Source: Wiktionary
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