In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SAXIFRAGACEOUS
Etymology
Adjective
saxifragaceous (not comparable)
(botany) Of or relating to an order of plants (Saxifragaceae) of which saxifrage is the type.
Source: Wiktionary
Sax`i*fra*ga"ceous, a. (Bot.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to a natural order of plants (Saxifragaceæ) of which saxifrage is the type. The order includes also the alum root, the hydrangeas, the mock orange, currants and gooseberries, and many other plants.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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