In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RAMTILS
RAMTIL
Ram"til, n. [Bengali ram-til.]
Definition: A tropical African asteraceous shrub (Guizotia abyssinica) cultivated for its seeds (called ramtil, or niger, seeds) which yield a valuable oil used for food and as an illuminant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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