In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RHAPHIDES
Noun
rhaphides
plural of rhaphide
Source: Wiktionary
Rhaph"i*des, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. raphides.] (Bot.)
Definition: Minute transparent, often needlle-shaped, crystals found in the tissues of plants. [Written also raphides.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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