In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PREORAL
Etymology
Adjective
preoral (not comparable)
(anatomy) Situated in front of, or anterior to, the mouth.
(psychoanalysis) Prior to the oral stage, in Freudian psychoanalysis.
Antonyms
• postoral
Anagrams
• peroral
Source: Wiktionary
Pre*o"ral, a. (Anat.)
Definition: Situated in front of, or anterior to, the mouth; as, preoral bands.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PUNGENCY
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