In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PHYLLODE
phyllode
(noun) an expanded petiole taking on the function of a leaf blade
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
phyllode (plural phyllodes)
(botany) A flattened petiole or leaf rachis that resembles and functions as a leaf, and may or may not be combined with an actual lamina.
Source: Wiktionary
Phyl"lode, n. (Bot.)
Definition: Same as Phyllodium.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRISP
(adjective) (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; “a sharp photographic image”; “the sharp crack of a twig”; “the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot”
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