In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PLEONASTE
Ceylonite, pleonaste
(noun) a dark-colored spinel containing iron
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pleonaste (plural pleonastes)
(mineral) A black variety of spinel.
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Source: Wiktionary
Ple"o*naste, n. Etym: [Gr.pléonaste.] (Min.)
Definition: A black variety of spinel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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