In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SAINTPAULIA
Saintpaulia, genus Saintpaulia
(noun) east African herb with nodding flowers; widely cultivated
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
From the genus name.
Noun
saintpaulia (plural saintpaulias)
(botany) Any of the perennial flowering plants of the genus Saintpaulia, the African violets, especially Saintpaulia ionantha.
Source: Wiktionary
Word of the Day
27 November 2024
NAUSEATING
(adjective) causing or able to cause nausea; “a nauseating smell”; “nauseous offal”; “a sickening stench”
Coffee Trivia
