In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POLYPODY
polypody
(noun) any of numerous ferns of the genus Polypodium
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
polypody (plural polypodies)
Any of many ferns of the genus Polypodium, especially common polypody.
Source: Wiktionary
Pol"y*po`dy, n. (Bot.)
Definition: Any plant of the genus Polypodium.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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