In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PYROPHOBIC
Etymology
Adjective
pyrophobic (comparative more pyrophobic, superlative most pyrophobic)
suffering from pyrophobia; afraid of fire
Noun
pyrophobic (plural pyrophobics)
A person who is afraid of fire.
Source: Wiktionary
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