In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PRONATED
Adjective
pronated (not comparable)
(anatomy) Having one’s hand rotated so that the palm faces the same direction as the knob of the elbow.
(anatomy) Having one's foot twisted so that if walking, the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot.
Antonyms
• supinated
Verb
pronated
simple past tense and past participle of pronate
Anagrams
• patroned
Source: Wiktionary
PRONATE
Pro"nate, a. Etym: [L. pronatus, p. p. of pronare to bend forward. See Prone.]
Definition: Somewhat prone; inclined; as, pronate trees. Kane.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PTEROSAUR
(noun) an extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb
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