In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POLYTUNGSTATE
Pol`y*tung"state, n.
Definition: A salt of polytungstic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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22 October 2024
EYELESS
(adjective) lacking eyes or eyelike features; “eyeless fish that evolved in dark caves”; “an eyeless needle”
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