In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUINQUEFARIOUS
Etymology
Adjective
quinquefarious (not comparable)
(botany, rare) Arranged in five vertical rows.
Synonyms
• (arranged in five): pentastichous
Source: Wiktionary
Quin`que*fa"ri*ous, a. Etym: [From L. quinque five: cf. F. quinquéfarié. Cf. Bifarious.] (Bot.)
Definition: Arranged in five vertical rows; pentastichous. Gray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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