In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PHYSALIS
Physalis, genus Physalis
(noun) ground cherries
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
physalis (plural physalises)
Any plant of the genus Physalis.
The fruit of such a plant, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing acidity.
Hyponyms: cape gooseberry, goldenberry, tomatillo
Anagrams
• Hayslips
Source: Wiktionary
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