In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PTERYLAE
Noun
pterylae
plural of pteryla
Source: Wiktionary
PTERYLA
Pte*ry"la, n.; pl. Pterylæ. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of the definite areas of the skin of a bird on which feathers grow; -- contrasted with apteria.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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