In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RIBWORTS
Noun
ribworts
plural of ribwort
Source: Wiktionary
RIBWORT
Rib"wort`, n. (Bot.)
Definition: A species of plantain (Plantago lanceolata) with long, narrow, ribbed leaves; -- called also rib grass, ripple grass, ribwort plantain.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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