In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RHINOVIRUS
rhinovirus
(noun) any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
From the genus name.
Noun
rhinovirus (plural rhinoviruses)
Any of many common infectious RNA viruses, of the genus Rhinovirus, that cause disorders such as the common cold.
Source: Wiktionary
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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