In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PSAROLITE
Psar"o*lite, n. Etym: [Gr. -lite.] (Paleon.)
Definition: A silicified stem of tree fern, found in abundance in the Triassic sandstone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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27 November 2024
NAUSEATING
(adjective) causing or able to cause nausea; “a nauseating smell”; “nauseous offal”; “a sickening stench”
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