In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PYORRHEA
pyorrhea, pyorrhoea, pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease
(noun) chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
pyorrhea, pyorrhoea
(noun) discharge of pus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pyorrhea (countable and uncountable, plural pyorrheas)
An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.
A discharge of pus.
Source: Wiktionary
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