In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PULPY
pulpy, squashy
(adjective) like a pulp or overripe; not having stiffness
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
pulpy (comparative pulpier, superlative pulpiest)
Having the characteristics of pulp
Having the characteristics of pulp fiction; thus, having a garish focus on sex and violence
Source: Wiktionary
Pulp"y, n.
Definition: Like pulp; consisting of pulp; soft; fleshy; succulent; as, the pulpy covering of a nut; the pulpy substance of a peach or a cherry.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AIR
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
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