In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RUBIANIC
Ru`bi*an"ic, a. (Chem.)
Definition: pertaining to, or derived from, rubian; specifically, designating an acid called also ruberythrinic acid. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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