In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RESINY
pitchy, resinous, resiny, tarry
(adjective) having the characteristics of pitch or tar
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
resiny (comparative more resiny, superlative most resiny)
Like resin; resinous.
Of, or pertaining to, resin.
Anagrams
• Erinys, Rineys
Source: Wiktionary
Res"in*y (-), a.
Definition: Like resin; resinous.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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