In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PIPEWORTS
Noun
pipeworts
plural of pipewort
Source: Wiktionary
PIPEWORT
Pipe"wort`, n. (Bot.)
Definition: Any plant of a genus (Eriocaulon) of aquatic or marsh herbs with soft grass-like leaves.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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