In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUADRIFOLIATE
Etymology
Adjective
quadrifoliate (not comparable)
(botany) Having four leaves or leaflets.
Source: Wiktionary
Quad"ri*foil, Quad`ri*fo"li*ate, a. Etym: [Quadri- + L. folium leaf.] (Bot.)
Definition: Four-leaved; having the leaves in whorls of four.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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