In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RONDELETIA
Ron`de*le"ti*a, n. Etym: [NL. So named after William Rondelet, a French naturalist.] (Bot.)
Definition: A tropical genus of rubiaceous shrubs which often have brilliant flowers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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