In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PHYLLODIA
Noun
phyllodia
plural of phyllodium
Source: Wiktionary
PHYLLODIUM
Phyl*lo"di*um, n.; pl. Phyllodia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A petiole dilated into the form of a blade, and usually with vertical edges, as in the Australian acacias.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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