In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUINOGEN
Quin"o*gen, n. Etym: [Quinine + -gen.] (Chem.)
Definition: A hypothetical radical of quinine and related alkaloids.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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