In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PERIODONTAL
periodontic, periodontal
(adjective) of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics; “periodontal disease”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
periodontal (not comparable)
surrounding a tooth
Relating to the periodontium
Relating to periodontics
Anagrams
• deploration
Source: Wiktionary
Per`i*o*don"tal, a. Etym: [Pref. peri- + Gr. (Anat.)
Definition: Surrounding the teeth.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HEEDLESS
(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”
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