In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PETIOLAR
Etymology
Adjective
petiolar (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to a petiole.
Synonyms
• petiolary
Anagrams
• epilator, loparite, pirolate, polarite
Source: Wiktionary
Pet"i*o*lar, Pet"i*o*la*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. pétiolarie.] (Bot.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to petiole, or proceeding from it; as, a petiolar tendril; growing or supported upon a petiole; as, a petiolar gland; a petiolar bud.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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